Daily Chronicle
Bauchi state Government says it has distributed food items worth millions of naira as government’s gift to Christian community across the state for the celebration of this year’s Christmas.
The Chairman of the distribution Committee, Mr Abdon Dalla Gin announced this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the committee’s assignment held at Government House, Bauchi.
Mr Abdon Dalla Gin said the items distributed to churches, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other Christian groups include, rice, cows, rams, vegetable oil among others.
He said the state government also included non indigens and disabled persons to be the beneficiaries of the government’s gesture to enable them have a sense of belonging.
“Our committee for the procurement and distribution of food items to Christian community in state for the celebration Christmas has concluded its assignment for this year and that is to say we have distributed the items accordingly across the state.
“Since the coming of the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed, every Christmas, the Governor is distributing food items to Christians for the celebration.”
He said the committee has done justice in the distribution process especially in ensuring that, the food items reached the targeted beneficiaries.
The Chairman applauded members of the committee for their commitment to the discharge of the committee’s assigned responsibilities.
Mr Abdon Gin therefore enjoined Christian community in the state to reciprocate Governor Bala Mohammed’s by using the Christmas period to renew their support and pray for the success of his administration.
“As a committee, at every end of our assignment, we usually present details of the distribution made to the State Government, this is very important for transparency and accountability.”