Yari approves 746 trucks of grains for Ramadan distribution in Zamfara

Senator Abdul’aziz Yari (APC-Zamfara West) has approved the purchase of 746 trucks of assorted grains for distribution across the state during the upcoming Ramadan fast.
The chairman, publicity committee, Mr Yari’s political organisation, Ibrahim Muhammad, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau in Tuesday.
According to him, Mr Yari, a former governor of Zamfara, had authorised the purchase of the commodities to provide succour to the Muslim Ummah during the holy month of Ramadan.
“Out of the number, 628 trucks are to be distributed to various categories of needy persons across the state.
“No fewer than 118 trucks of rice will be given to polling unit committees through the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress.(APC) across the 147 Political wards in Zamfara as phase one.
“Each of the 14 local government areas of the state will receive 45 trucks of the assorted food items,” he explained.
Mr Muhammad further explained that a total of 315 thousand beneficiaries were captured for the distribution, which was expected to commence before the beginning of this year’s Ramadan.
(NAN)
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