Ndako Distributes Bags of Rice as Sallah Packages for Muslim constituents.
Abbas Yahaya
In keeping to his tradition of reaching out to adherents of the Christian and Muslim faiths with packages during religious festivities, the member representing Lokoja || constituency in the kogi state House of Assembly, Hon Hon Idris Ndako has distributed 5 and 10 kg of rice to various Muslim groups and individuals within his constituency and beyond as packages for the Eid-el-Fitri celebration.
Outlining the distribution pattern, Personal Assistant to the parliamentarian, Yakubu O. Alhassan indicated that religious leaders, party leaders, traditional rulers, youth groups, pressure groups and other recognized bodies across Lokoja || state constituency got bags of rice.
While wishing the Muslim Ummah a memorable Sallah celebration in advance, Hon. Hon Ndako has urged Muslims to observe the recent government approved protocol in their celebrations and call for prayers among Muslim faithful for an end to insurgency, banditry and kidnapping.
The lawmaker pleaded with those whom the packages could not reach to exercise patience, while those who got the packages should appreciate the intention behind the gesture, rather than the quantity.
The Deputy majority leader, also expressed appreciation to his constituents for the show of love, prayers.
The distribution took place in his personal residence in Felele. Those who benefitted from the packages include religious leaders, traditional rulers, youth groups, political party leaders and stakeholders, his personal aides and staff, campaign team and pressure groups among others.