The Gwaram Local Government Council in Jigawa State has purchased 100 bundles of fabric to distribute to 600 male orphans to enable them to celebrate the forthcoming Sallah with joy.
According to Prof Abdurrahman Lawan, chairman of the council, “This initiative aims to ensure that the orphans have a memorable Sallah celebration like others”.
Lawan, who is also the Jigawa state Chairman of the Association of Chairmen of Local Government of Nigeria, announced that 100 orphans were selected from each district to receive the fabric.
The council has allocated N600,000 to cover the costs of sewing the clothes.
In addition to providing clothes for the male orphans, the council has also distributed garments to orphan girls across the area.
Lawan who announced this on Sunday shortly after a meeting with traditional rulers in the area, added that the council has provided 36 bags of pasta, four sacks of millet, and four sacks of maize to the 76 village heads in the domain.
Lawan emphasised that “This move demonstrates the council’s dedication to supporting the most vulnerable members of their community.”
Speaking during the meeting, the District Head of Fagam (Katikan Dutse), Auwal Adamu, praised the council’s leadership for their commitment to caring for orphans.
“This donation aims to alleviate food insecurity and promote economic empowerment within the community,” he explained.
The Council noted that the initiative was to show its commitment to supporting the welfare of orphans and vulnerable members in the area, ensuring they have a joyous Sallah celebration.
