Member House of Representatives representing Zamfara state, Aminu Jaji, has purchased 3,000 rams for distribution to his constituents and the All Progressive Congress (APC) executives, members, and vulnerable households in the state.
Gatekeepers News reports that this is contained in a statement signed by the Zamfara state Chairman, Aminu Jaji’s Coordinating Committee, Aliyu Abubakar, issued in Gusau on Saturday.
According to the statement, Jaji has also allocated ₦250m for distribution to individuals, orphans, and vulnerable groups across the state as Eid-el-Kabir welfare packages.
The statement added that Jaji’s constituency, Kaura-Namoda, and Birnin Magaji Local Government Areas are to receive special packages of both rams and cash.
Abubakar said, “This is an annual gesture aimed to assist the Muslim faithful especially the APC members and less-privileged families to perform sacrifices and celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival in a happy mood.”
“The beneficiaries also include state, local government and ward executives of the party, party elders and prominent persons in the state and former political office holders.”
“Other beneficiaries include former local government council Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, former Councillors as well as APC associations, among others.”
“Also to benefit from the gesture are Islamic scholars, orphans, youths and women APC support groups, among others.”
Jaji also urged Muslim faithfuls to use the first 10 days of the Zulhijjah and Eid-el-Kabir period to intensify prayers for sustainable peace and stability in the state as well as the nation.
Jaji represents the Kaura-Namoda/Birnin-Magaji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
