The Senator representing Kano Central, Senator Baba Rufai Hanga, has distributed one million clay pots, 1,000 pieces of white burial cloths, one pickup vehicle, and 20 rafts for conveying corpses to members of his constituency.
The unusual empowerment initiative, which Senator Hanga described as part of his constituency support project, is aimed at assisting families in conducting dignified burials for their loved ones, especially those who struggle financially with traditional burial rites.
At the presentation ceremony, Senator Hanga emphasised that the gesture was a “practical act of compassion and cultural preservation”, noting that many families in rural communities find it difficult to meet basic burial needs in times of grief.
“We live in a community where tradition and faith guide every stage of life, including death. This support will help ease the burden on families and uphold our values,” Hanga stated.
However, the donation has triggered debate among residents and on social media, with critics questioning the relevance of clay pots and burial materials in a time when constituents are grappling with poverty, unemployment, and rising living costs.
Supporters of the senator, on the other hand, praised the initiative as timely and culturally sensitive, especially for communities that rely heavily on traditional burial customs.
Political observers say the gesture reflects the diversity in constituency priorities across Nigeria, where empowerment projects often vary widely—from vocational tools and scholarships to symbolic, faith-based assistance like Hanga’s.
As reactions continue to pour in, Senator Rufai Hanga’s “burial empowerment project” has become one of the most talked-about constituency interventions in Kano, raising questions about how best lawmakers can address both cultural needs and developmental challenges in their communities.
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