Hardship: Ex-Reps member empowers 400 indigent people
A former member of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Babangida Ibrahim Mahuta, has supported 400 indigent households in Malumfashi/Kafur Federal Constituency to lessen the burden of the current economic hardship on them.
Babangida who is currently into private business, said the intervention has nothing to do with politics but a genuine attempt to provide succour to people living in very difficult circumstances due to the harsh economic situation in the country.
Represented by his personal aides, Sanusi Hussaini and Sule Lawal-Dansarki, the former lawmaker said it was imperative to support those in dire need to enable them meander through the current hardships.
He urged the beneficiaries to use what they received to support their families, and commit to praying for good leaders.
Babangida said though he is not holding any political position, he believes that those God has endowed with the means to assist people to get out of the present situation, should not hesitate in doing so.
“We’ll continue to be with our people in any circumstances we find ourselves, and will share in their pains and joys, and provide support for those in need,” he added.
In his message to the event held in Malumfashi on Sunday, the Galadiman Katsina and District Head of Malumfashi, Justice Sadik Mahuta, commended the former lawmaker for the intervention.
Represented by Sarkin Fulani Aminu Dangoggo, the District Head said a lot of people are going through traumatic conditions with some barely able to feed, as such financial support like the one provided by Babangida would greatly bring succour to the beneficiaries.
He urged Nigerians to return to God, and pray for leaders to discharge their responsibilities to the benefit of the populace.
Also, Sheikh Ibrahim Hayingada, described the intervention as apt, adding that the gesture of supporting the needy only comes from those God has favoured.
“In a situation of extreme hardship like the one we are in, it is not everyone that thinks of bringing some relief to the people, such thinking and actions come from only those who will find God’s favour in this world and the Hereafter.
“I advise those in position of leadership, the business community, to emulate this good gesture of reaching out to those in need in their communities,” he added.
Ibrahim, who is the Chairman of Da’awa Group in Malumfashi Local Government Area, recalled that while serving as lawmaker, Babangida had supported the needy, orphans and widows.
Also, a former Chairman of Malumfashi LGA, Malam Lawal Assalamu-alaikum, advised that those entrusted with the distribution of palliatives across the country are closely monitored to ensure that those targeted, benefit from it.
