By Blessing Ibegbu
A member of the House of Representatives, Abubakar Nalaraba (APC–Nasarawa), has distributed palliatives to residents of Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State to ease hardship during the Ramadan fasting period and the Christian Lenten season.
Nalaraba, who represents Awe/Doma/Keana Federal Constituency, distributed 130 bags of 25kg rice to the beneficiaries at the Palace of the Esu Karu on Friday in Karu.
Speaking during the exercise, Nalaraba said the gesture was borne out of his desire for the people to fulfill their spiritual obligations during the holy month.
Nalaraba said that he had also visited other local government areas of the state to extend the same gesture to them.
He assured them of his committment to their welfare irrespective of political, ethnic or religious background.
“As you can see, this palliative is for everyone irrespective of your background. Whether you are a Muslim or christian, it does not matter. What matters is that you are a resident of this area.
“You all know this is not the first time I am offering this gesture. I want to assure you that this will not be the last.
“This is because as a leader in the state, the welfare and wellbeing of my people will always be my topmost priority,” he said.
Nalaraba who reminded the people of his desire to contest fot the 2027 governorship election in the state, urged the people to register and collect their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) to vote during the general elections.
“If you don’t register and collect your PVC, how can you have a say in the kind of leadership you want?
“This is why you must participate actively and ensure that you vote for candidates of your choice,” he said.
The lawmaker who also visited the Esu Karu, Mr Luka Baba before the distribution of the palliative, told him that he was not in the area to campaign but to distribute palliatives.
Nalaraba appreciated the Esu Karu for hosting him and encouraging his people to come out for thr exercise.
In his remarks, Luka hailed the lawmaker for the gesture which he called a great sacrifice that will be appreciated by the people who always yearn for impactful leadership.
“Leadership is about service. Anyone who will be a leader must be willing to serve the people. You have shown through your past antecedents that you are committed to serving the people.
“Even though Karu is not your primary constituency as a federal lawmaker representing Awe/Doma/Keana Federal Constituency.
“Nevertheless you always extend your kindness and benevolence to the people of Karu. I want to assure you that the sky is your limit,” he said.
A representative of Karu elders Association, Salisu Danladi, appreciated the lawmaker for the gesture and assured him that residents would not sell but use the palliative for what it was meant for.(NAN)
Edited by Joseph Edeh
