The councillor representing Mayana Ward in Gusau, Abubakar Muhammad Tahir, has reportedly distributed charcoal and locally made pressing irons to residents as part of an empowerment programme.
According to reports by Nasarawa Daily News, the items were provided to enable beneficiaries engage in petty trading and small-scale ventures that require charcoal and charcoal irons.
The outreach targeted constituents within Mayana Ward.Councillor distributes charcoal, pressing irons to constituents in Zamfara as ‘empowerment gifts’
The development adds to a series of similar initiatives by public office holders across the country.
Councillor distributes charcoal, pressing irons to constituents in Zamfara as ’empowerment gifts’
Check out reactions below …
@DanKatsina50 said: “If it genuinely helps people meet daily needs, then empowerment is empowerment. But long-term development should also focus on sustainable jobs and infrastructure”
@Dr_Benjr remarked: “Charcoal and Charcoal Ironnnnnn? Wickedness no reach like this ooo
@EzeChineduChri1 said: “Northern politicians don’t rate their people at all. The other day, one distributed shoemaker buckets and kits to children.
Tomorrow they’ll tell them one person from the south who’s not a Muslim is their problem.
