Christmas Palliative: Oshiomhole Distributes 11,000 Bags of Rice to Constituents in Edo North
- In the spirit of Christmas, Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC Edo North) has distributed 11,000 bags of rice to constituents as palliatives
- The rice, ranging from 10kg to 50kg, was shared across the six local government areas in Edo North on Wednesday
- Amid tough times, Oshiomhole urged Nigerians to be patient with the Tinubu-led government and maintained that all residents would benefit from the gesture, regardless of their political affiliation
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Edo state, Benin-City - Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North senatorial district, has donated 11,000 bags of rice to people in his senatorial district for Christmas celebrations.
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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 was 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,” he stated.
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.”
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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 President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda 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.
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