By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto
Former Nigeria Ambassador to Iran and Jordan and chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Ambassador Faruku Malami Yabo, has donated the sum of N10 million for the welfare of party leaders in the state.
The gesture, according to Yabo, is meant to cushion economic hardship and enable both the party executives and members observe Ramadan fast with ease.
Speaking while handing out the money, Yabo, who was represented by former Chairman, Sokoto State Traders Association and party stalwart, Alhaji Kabiru Hali, urged party members to remain steadfast.
He also charged them to unite and work towards the growth and progress of the party at all levels in the State.
The cash donation is in addition to the N20 million earlier donated to the party for the welfare of members and its leaders in the state.
Responding while receiving the cash donation, the party Treasurer in the state, Alhaji Yahaya Dallatu, on behalf of State Chairman, Bello Aliyu Goronyo, thanked Amb. Yabo for their support to the party.
He assured of their steadfastness in uniting members of the party for it to succeed at all polls in the forthcoming general elections come 2027.
