From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina
A member of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Suleiman Tunas, has disbursed over N10 million to youths, women, organisations and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his constituency.
Tunas, who represents Ingawa Local Government Area, disbursed the funds under the 360+1 political movement, which is working towards the victory of the APC in the forthcoming general elections.
Speaking during the disbursement ceremony held in Ingawa, Tunas said the gesture was part of his contribution to the development and empowerment of his constituents.
He noted that the financial assistance would enable beneficiaries to establish businesses and become economically self-reliant.
He urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the funds and assured them of his continued support for the development of the area.
Tunas also called on the people of Ingawa to vote for all APC candidates in the forthcoming general elections.
Earlier, the Chairman of the 360+1 political movement, Hon. Salisu Hamza Rimaye, said the group had mobilised some members of the State House of Assembly and encouraged them to provide financial assistance to their respective constituencies.
He disclosed that 13 members of the State Assembly who belong to the movement had so far disbursed similar financial assistance to their constituents.
Rimaye, who represents Kankia Local Government Area in the Assembly, said the movement had members across all 34 local government areas of Katsina State and operated under the leadership of the Special Adviser to the President on Political and Other Matters, Ibrahim Kabir Masari.
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as efforts to improve the living conditions of Nigerians.
Rimaye also defended the removal of fuel subsidy by the Tinubu administration, saying the policy was not intended to impoverish Nigerians but was part of a long-term strategy for national economic development.
“Nigerians will not regret re-electing President Tinubu. His policies are geared towards addressing the economic challenges facing the country. We need him to fix the country for future generations,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Isah Abdullahi thanked Tunas for the financial assistance and urged elected officials and political appointees to emulate him by supporting needy and vulnerable members of society.
