Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle has flags off the distribution of 180,000 assorted bags of food items to needy and less privilege person for this year’s Ramadan
The number of food items include 60,000 bags of rice, 30,000 bags of sugar, 50,000 bags of millet, 30,000 bags of maize, 10,000 bags of beans and 2000 cartons of milk.
In a speech by the Governor a copy which was issued to this medium said, 40,000 pieces of veritable wax and clothing materials have been purchased for distribution to the less privilege persons in order for them to celebrate their ideal fitr with relative ease.
The Governor had further explained that, Ramadan feeding would be conducted across all the 2,516 polling units of the State.
He further said he has directed the State Ministry for Local Government and Community Development to collaborate with the 14 Local Government Councils to establish additional feeding centers in each of the local government councils.
He also said he has directed the office of the Head of Service to prepare a comprehensive Ramadan package for the state civil servants in order to encourage and boost their morale.
He called on the well to do individuals to continue to compliment the effort of the government by offering help and assistance to the needy and less privilege during this sacred month of Ramadan.
