Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Edo North Senator, has donated 11,000 bags of rice to people in his senatorial district for Christmas celebration.
The rice comprising 10kg, 25kg and 50kg were distributed to the six local government areas of Edo-North Senatorial District.
Speaking during the distribution exercise on Wednesday, December 25, Oshiomhole said the donation is part of palliative measures for the people of the district.
As reported by The Guardian, he admonished Christians and Nigerians to sue for peace and love during the celebration.
“This rice is not for party members alone, mechanic, tailors, vigilante group should also benefit from the kind gesture.
“I will never take your support for granted and I assure you I will continue to provide leadership for a better Afemai land.”
Speaking further, the former governor acknowledged that things were tough and pleaded with Nigerians to exercise patience with the present administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, adding that things would get better.
Oshiomhole stated thus:
“I am aware that things are tough and things are tougher at the grassroot. Continue to have faith in the APC led-Federal Government and Nigeria we will be great again.”
He, however, wished everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New year in advance.
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Remi Tinubu donates rice to Christians in Bauchi
In a similar development, Legit.ng earlier reported that First Lady Remi Tinubu donated bags of rice to the Christian community in Bauchi state, to ease the challenges of economic hardship during the festive season.
She reminded Nigerians that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu is intact.
The Bauchi state coordinator of the Northern Nigeria Christian Political Forum, Ayuba Umar Yelwa, confirmed and shared further details on the relief package.
