By Awwal Umar Kontagora The Kebbi State Zakkat and Sadaqa Committee has distributed N30 million to support the poor and needy ac...
By Awwal Umar Kontagora
The Kebbi State Zakkat and Sadaqa Committee has distributed N30 million to support the poor and needy across the state. The amount was donated by the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, as part of efforts to provide relief to vulnerable individuals.
Speaking at the disbursement ceremony in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, Governor Idris, who was represented by his deputy, Alhaji Abubakar Umar-Tafida, urged wealthy individuals to give alms regularly to earn Allah's blessings.
He emphasized that Zakkat, as one of the five pillars of Islam, serves as a means of purifying one's wealth. He encouraged wealthy Muslims in society to be prompt in giving Zakkat when due, stating that this not only earns them Allah’s mercy but also respect from the poor and needy.
In his welcome address, Malam Umar Isa-Magaji, Chairman of the Zakkat and Sadaqa Committee, advised beneficiaries to use the funds effectively to improve their livelihoods.
He explained that 80 beneficiaries were selected from Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, while 60 beneficiaries each were drawn from Argungu, Yauri, Zuru, Danko-Wasagu, and Bagudo Local Government Areas, with each receiving ₦20,000. He added that the remaining local government areas in the state were expected to produce 50 beneficiaries each.
Isa-Magaji revealed that former Governor and Senator representing Kebbi Central, Adamu Aliero, donated 100 bags of rice for distribution to the needy, with 20 bags already sent to refugees at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Kangiwa, Arewa Local Government Area.
He also announced that former Governor and Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku-Bagudu, donated ₦10 million, while Deputy Governor Alhaji Abubakar Umar-Tafida contributed ₦5 million. He assured that the funds received from these individuals would be disbursed to the poor and needy in due course.
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