The Interim Caretaker Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government, Dr. Kabiru Ibrahim Danguguwa, has distributed 1,500 10-kg sacks of grains and 110 cartons of spaghetti to indigents in communities within the council area.
The gesture facilitated by the council chairman through the generosity of spirited individuals in Dawakin-Tofa was targeted to ease the economic hardship.
Unveiling the distribution yesterday, the Interim manager of Dawakin-Tofa LGA, Dr. Danguguwa emphasized the importance of charity and communal support especially in the holy month of Ramadan.
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Dr. Danguguwa stressed that the initiative demonstrated by wealthy individuals and facilitated by the council will go a long way to reducing the high cost of living especially in the communities.
He however expressed gratitude to the Dawakin Tofa business community and the Dawanau Market Association for their collaborative efforts in providing the necessary provisions.
Furthermore, he pledged to continue offering assistance to the residents with the combined support of both the state and local government authorities.
Items distributed include millet, maize, beans, and locally produced pasta, in addition to crates of spaghetti.
In their separate show of appreciation, the recipients expressed their appreciation for the gesture and pray for more opportunity that enhance the living standard of people in Dawakin-Tofa community.