It is a trite tradition of life that after every hardship, there comes relief that makes people who underwent such difficult times regain their lost peace of mind. In fact, it is after the darkest hour of the night that the day breaks.
In every democratic setting, there are a set of people destined to oversee the affairs of others. Some of them, after emerging victorious, return to the electorate and uplift them, while the majority relegate them to the background till the eve of another election.
People should be wary of egocentric leaders and never waste their votes on them. No one needs to be told about the economic hardship that Nigerians are going through. Unlike in the past when even average people could afford three square meals daily, pathetically, now they are ever busy trying hard to eat even once.
However, most of the elected political office holders are there doing nothing about the situation; only a few remember the terrible condition of the masses, and one of such individuals is Rt. Honorable Abubakar Y. Suleiman. Dan Galadiman Ningi is one in a million personality who sprouted from an ordinary community, went through similar or worse conditions, but his determination as well as good intentions in changing the narrative helped in actualizing his political ambition.
Many leaders have left their community since after emerging victorious but Honorable Y. Suleiman, as the speaker in the Bauchi House of Assembly, returned to his base and offered a helping hand that radically cushioned the adverse effect of Nigeria's current economic hardship, especially in the month of Ramadan, where individuals fast without having what to eat or drink after sunrise.
A leader worth his salt, Honorable Abubakar Y. Suleiman acknowledged that fellow citizens from his constituency could not afford what to eat during this fasting period because of the inflated prices of food commodities, which are the rationale behind his recent gestures. He strategically identified 3 mosques in each of the eleven wards he is representing, feeding a total number of 350 people in each of the mosques and an additional 500 people in dire need in his neighborhood daily.
The Almighty always gives more to people who are generous to their fellow beings, whose hands are open, giving necessities of life to the poor; the giver oftentimes gets in return double of what he or she gives. We can only hope and pray that the Almighty opens more doors of provision and replenish the Honorable’s pockets.
The main aim of the Ramadan feeding program was to install unforgettable legacies that people will benefit from throughout the fasting period. Honorable Abubakar is a leader who always keeps his word, as this gesture is amongst his recent promises when he was sworn in again as the Speaker of the Bauchi State Assembly after emerging victorious at the rerun election in Ningi Central where he represents. He promised to ameliorate the hardship of his constituents to his best using the limited, scarce resources at his disposal.
Furthermore, the Honorable assured that the feeding package, which is being done through his foundation; Nabalago Foundation and supported by his family, is targeted to feed 10,500 individuals in three phases. Phase one of the program has been concluded, and another phase has already commenced for the complete month of Ramadan. Hence, he constituted a committee of trusted individuals to execute this task and ensure the judicious distribution of the cooked food to the beneficiaries. Not only that, he ensured that the menu of the feeding program aligns with the health benefits of those who are being given to.
It is an understatement to say that the people from Dan Galadima’s constituency are elated. Courtesy of a sterling representation, a limitless number of democratic dividends and projects he promised to pursue and execute for the benefit of all, irrespective of tribe or religion, it is imperative and necessary upon public office holders, politicians, and other representatives, to emulate what Rt. Honorable Abubakar Y. Suleiman has been doing for the development to reign in his constituency and beyond. Indeed, the Speaker is a pacesetter!
Koli, can be reached via;08168674594
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