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Yari donates 200 trucks of maize to 230,400 vulnerable families

Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari (APC-Zamfara West) has donated 200 trucks of maize to vulnerable and less privileged families across the state.
This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Wednesday by the Chairman, Publicity Committee of Yari’s political organisation, Ibrahim Birnin-Magaji.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yari, a former Governor of the state represents Zamfara West Senatorial District.
Birnin-Magaji said Yari directed that all the 200 trucks of maize be directly distributed to the vulnerable and less privileged households across the state.
He quoted the Chairman of the state distribution committee and leader of Yari’s political organisation, Lawal Liman as disclosing this  while meeting with the state and local government distribution committees.
He stated that a total of 230,400 vulnerable persons were targeted for the gesture.
“Gusau, Gummi and Talata Mafara LGAs  will receive 20 trucks of maize each, while the 11 other LGAs would receive 12 trucks each of the commodity.
“A total of 1000 beneficiaries are expected to receive the gesture in each of the political wards across the 14 LGAs.
“While 1500 in  each political ward in Gusau, Gummi and Talata Mafara LGAs  would benefit from the gesture,” Liman said.
He said the gesture was aimed  at cushioning the hardship among people of the state due to  the prevailing economic hardship and soaring food prices.
Liman charged the members of the committees at all levels to ensure the judicious distribution of the commodity.(NAN

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