The Katsina State Statistician-General, Prof. Saifullahi Sani, has disbursed more than N20 million to students, Islamic preachers, and women groups in Matazu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
Speaking during the event on Monday in Matazu, Sani said the gesture was part of his personal contribution toward supporting people in his constituency and improving their livelihoods.
He explained that the assistance to more than 2,000 people was aimed at empowering the beneficiaries and easing economic hardship among vulnerable groups in the area.
According to the Statistician General, more than 114 second class upper students across the local government area get N100,000 each as scholarships.
“The support would also be extended to members of the Gwagware Foundation media team, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as well as other vulnerable individuals within the community,” he said.
Sani called on the beneficiaries to make good use of the funds, assuring them of his continued commitment to supporting the less privileged and promoting initiatives that would enhance the development of the area.
He also commended Gov. Dikko Radda for encouraging individuals and organisations to support the poor and contribute to community development.
Earlier, the APC Chairman in Matazu Local Government Area, Mansur Aliyu, noted that the financial assistance would enable beneficiaries to establish small-scale businesses and become self-reliant.
He further urged wealthy individuals and elected representatives from the area to support poor families financially and contribute toward the rapid development of the community.
One of the beneficiaries, Samaila Sani, commended Sani for the gesture and assured that the funds would be used judiciously.
Similarly, Hadiza Maikudi, who spoke on behalf of women organisations in the area, said the support would go a long way in alleviating the suffering of many women and their families.
