The First Lady of Borno State, Dr. Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum, shared six million naira in cash and essential food items to 600 Christian widows to celebrate the Christmas season on Wednesday.
Of the six hundred recipients, 400 were widows, while the remaining 200 were less privileged individuals.
Each recipient was presented with a 25-kg bag of rice, one gallon of palm oil, and 10,000 naira in cash.
The first lady hosted the women at the Multipurpose Hall of the Government House in Maiduguri.
During the event, the First Lady extended warm wishes for a peaceful and memorable Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance to all Christian faithfuls in the state and beyond.
Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, lauded the First Lady for her consistent and compassionate efforts, emphasizing that these acts of kindness contribute to the unity of the entire state.
Madam Asabe, the Chairperson of the Borno State Widows Association, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for her thoughtful recognition of the Christian community during this festive period.
She conveyed assurances that the celebrations would unfold peacefully in the state, invoking divine grace for the first lady and total peace in the state.
Yuletide: Borno First Lady Shares N6 million, foodstuff to 600 widows
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