In the spirit of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has donated rams, bags of rice, and other food items to the Muslim community in Abia State.
According to his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, the items were presented to the Muslim faithful, led by HRH Sarki Shehu Bello, in Bende, Bende Local Government Area of the state.
Orizu stated that the Deputy Speaker urged the Muslim community to use the occasion to spread love to the less privileged and bring smiles to their faces. He also reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of his constituents and the delivery of democratic dividends.
“Wishing them a joyous celebration, the Deputy Speaker, who also represents Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, appealed to the Muslim faithful—and indeed all Nigerians—to continue praying for and supporting the government,” Orizu added.
In his response, the leader of the Abia Muslim Community, HRH Sarki Shehu Bello, thanked the Deputy Speaker for his benevolence and for ensuring that the Muslim community in Abia State celebrates Sallah in peace, happiness, and joy.
He expressed the community’s gratitude and prayed for God’s continued blessings upon the Deputy Speaker.
He said, “On behalf of the Muslim community, we want to appreciate His Excellency, the Deputy Speaker, for remembering us and ensuring that the Muslim community in Abia State celebrates this Sallah in peace, happiness, and joy. May God bless him abundantly with long life and continued success.”
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