Sallah: Nasarawa Speaker Disburses N30m in Cash, Food to Constituents, Unveils N30m Scholarship Scheme
By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku Lafia
The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, has distributed 1,000 bags of rice and over N10 million in cash to constituents as part of Sallah celebrations, with the total intervention valued at N30 million.
The distribution, which took place at his residence in Garaku, Kokona Local Government Area, was aimed at cushioning the economic burden on residents before, during, and after the festive period.
Speaking during the exercise, Jatau said the initiative reflects his sustained commitment to improving the welfare and living standards of his constituents.
He recalled a similar intervention during the last Christmas celebration, where over N30 million was spent on food and cash support, stressing that the Sallah gesture follows the same tradition of inclusiveness and support.
“Today, I am distributing 1,000 bags of rice and over N10 million in cash totalling N30 million in the spirit of Sallah celebration. This is to improve the standard of living of our people,” he stated.
The Speaker advised beneficiaries to make proper use of the items and avoid selling them, noting that the support is intended to directly benefit households.
He also reassured those yet to benefit to remain patient, promising broader inclusion in future interventions.
Jatau used the occasion to call on constituents to sustain their support for Governor Abdullahi Sule, urging unity and continued backing for the administration’s development agenda.
He further encouraged support for any governorship candidate that may be endorsed by the governor ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a related development, the Speaker announced plans to roll out a N30 million scholarship scheme targeting less privileged students across Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency. According to him, the initiative is designed to ease the burden of school fees on parents and guardians.
He also congratulated newly elected party executives at the state, local government, and ward levels, commending stakeholders for conducting peaceful congresses.
Jatau urged residents of Kokona LGA to shun divisive politics based on religion and ethnicity, and instead embrace unity and peaceful coexistence.
Earlier, the APC Chairman in Kokona LGA, Hon. Terry Bado, lauded the Speaker for his consistent support to constituents, particularly through palliative distributions and other empowerment initiatives.
Bado also appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sule for their developmental efforts, calling on the people to continue supporting both leaders.
