Journalists, widows and orphans on Sunday received cash and other gifts offered by Sen. Lado Danmarke, the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Katsina State.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the gesture was to enable them celebrate the Eid-el Kabir festival with their families.
NAN reports that the gesture was extended to the physically challenged, politicians and many other less privileged individuals and groups in the state.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after distributing the largesse, Danmarke said that the gesture was meant to cushion the effect of the current economic realities and give the beneficiaries a sense of belonging.
“The cash assistance is to enable them celebrate Eid-el Kabir with ease.
“The harsh economic realities are biting many in the society. Inflation is at a very high level. I felt compelled to reach out,” he said.
He advised the beneficiaries to use the money wisely, and cautioned them against sinking everything into the Sallah festivity.
“They should be prudent and invest part of the money; that could help them long after the Sallah,” he said.
The senator also spoke on the activities of his Foundation.
“We have commenced the payment of registration fees for candidates seeking to write the National Examination Council (NECO)-organised senior secondary school certificate examination across the three senatorial zones of the state.
“The gesture is to bring relief to parents and enable the students pursue their education,” he said.
Some beneficiaries of the Sallah assistance, who spoke with NAN, said that Danmarke’s intervention was timely, in view of the current economic hardship.
They thanked the philanthropist for the assistance which, they said, would provide some relief to them. (NAN)
