Daily Chronicle
Governor Bala Muhammad Abdulkadir of Bauchi State has donated over one thousand bags of food stuff to media related groups in Bauchi.
Presenting the gesture on behalf of the Governor, Senior special Adviser Media and Publicity to the Governor Comrade Mukhtar Muhammad Gidado said the move is part of appreciation to segments for their various contributions toward propagating project the State’s policies and programs in positive manner.
Comrade Gidado added that it has become a tradition of the Governor to engage with the media and related family especially during festive periods and urged members of the benefiting segments to kindly accept the gift as a gesture aimed at strengthening partnership with journalists in the state.
NUJ State Chairman Comrade Umar Sa’id who was represented by Malam Isyaka Isma’il Wunti expressed gratitude to the state government for the gesture, saying the gift will go a long way in cushioning the effects of hardship being experienced by the people.
The donated food stuff comprises 400 bags of rice, 400 bags of Millet, 400 bags of Maize and 170 bags of Sugar.