Protest

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

Gombe State government has dispatched truckloads of essential food items to all 11 local government areas of the state for onward distribution to the most vulnerable persons. 

This follows the approval of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, who has continued to demonstrate commitment to the welfare of the people. 

Each LGA has been allocated 1,000 bags of 50 kg sorghum, 1,000 bags of 25 kg rice, and 1,000 cartons of spaghetti pasta. 

Beyond the distribution to the 11 LGAs, an additional 5,000 bags each of rice and sorghum and 5,000 cartons of spaghetti pasta will be distributed to a wide array of groups, including faith-based organizations, civil society groups, trade unions, student unions such as the Gombe State Students Association (GOSSA) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), and Tsangaya and Almajiri schools. 

Special consideration has also been given to youths and women groups, and people living with disabilities, as directed by the Governor to ensure that the relief package reaches those who are mostly in need, especially in the face of the current economic hardship. 

This distribution is just one of many efforts by the government to support the citizens during difficult times. 

Governor Inuwa Yahaya remains committed to implementing effective measures to support the citizens and ensure their resilience, fostering social stability amid economic challenges.

The Governor also remains grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his numerous interventions and initiatives to address the economic challenges facing the nation in this challenging period.

By Anwar Usman

The management of Dawanau International Grains Market in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State has taken a step to protect the market by engaging over 800 additional vigilantes to protect the market against potential attack.

The President of the market association, Alhaji Muntaka Isa, told the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in a telephone interview on Monday that the measure would effectively protect the market from vandalism and theft.

Isa highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Army, Police, and state security agencies, which have significantly enhanced the market’s security.

He said an additional 800 vigilance group members were have been engaged to work together with the security personnel so as to protect the market against thugs.

He said that the market has faced threats from hoodlums in neighbouring areas, such as Kurna Asabe and Bachirawa, who had attempted to enter and steal food items force and to forestall this, they resorted to this decision.

Isa added that “the market’s management was committed to supporting the security personnel deployed to protect public buildings against vandalism”.

Isa further urged the residents of the neighbouring communities to assist the security personnel by providing important information on the movement of hoodlums.

According to him, this is with the view to ensuring the safety and security of the market, its public and its critical stakeholders.