Politics
Hon Boya distributes foodstuffs, cash, scholarship in Fufore/Song
The member Representing Fofure/Song Federal constituency in the National Assembly, Hon Barr Aliyu Wakili Boya has distributed 4,631 bags of rice to his constituents to cushion the economic hardship faced by people.
Making the distribution at his residence along Army Barracks road Yola, Barr Boya said the gesture is to lessen hardship that vulnerable Muslims may faced during this year’s fasting period of Ramadan which commenced on Monday.
He assured the constituents of good representation by sponsoring bills and motions that would not only benefit the people of his constituency, Adamawa but the entire nation.
Food items distributed by the lawmaker including Sugar, Rice, Noodles and cooking oil among others.
Boya also presented cash as transportation fares to the beneficiaries and some students.
Diploma/NCE students got N10,000 each and each undergraduate students received N20 000.
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