As the economic situation in the country bites harder, individuals with humanity and empathy have continued to roll out independent mechanisms to alleviate the severe hardship, which was evidently brought about as a result of subsidy removal.
One of such individuals is a Jigawa-based philanthropist, Alhaji Ibrahim Yalo. Last week in his native Yalo town in Kaugama local government area, he rolled out an empowerment campaign where he targeted vulnerable women and orphans, giving N20, 000 each for 300 women.
The idea was conceived because women are known to have the ability to manage resources prudently. N20, 000 in a rural setting is well enough to start and grow a petty business and make beneficiaries independent.
Speaking at the event, the executive governor of Jigawa state, Mallam Umar Namadi, who was the special guest, extolled the virtue of doing good, as exemplified by Alhaji Ibrahim Yalo and called on wealthy Nigerians to use their wealth to help the downtrodden.
He said, “This is the first of its kind in Jigawa where a patriotic individual would take it upon himself to take from his God given resources to assist the needy, especially women in this moment of economic regression. We thank Alhaji for this noble gesture.”
The governor urged other wealthy individuals to emulate Alhaji Ibrahim Yalo
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Earlier in his remark, the host Alhaji Ibrahim Yalo, underscores the significance of benevolence, especially in a time of general needs. He then promised to do more, as his empathy knows no bounds.
The governor has in his entourage, the commissioner for local government, chairmen of Kaugama and Malam-Madori local government areas respectively. Others include the District Head, Yalo in Kaugama local government of the state.
