Sheriff
Youth group from the 15 wards of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council on Monday, commended former governor, Ali Modu Sheriff for his contribution to the well-being of the people of Borno state, particularly at their time of need through cash donations to launch themselves into businesses and to support their families.
Bukhara Alhaji Bukar, a youth leader in Bullumkutt, one of the largest wards in Maiduguri told journalists that the former governor was known for his selfless support to the youths of the state long before he ventured into politics where he served three times as Senator representing Borno central in the red chambers.
According to Bukar, “as a governor, Sheriff has given Borno youths the opportunity to believe in themselves, and through his poverty alleviation scheme, many Borno youths are today proud owners of their own houses. It was his government that introduced poverty alleviation in Borno and we have continued to enjoy his support as youths.”
Another youth from Shehuri ward, Baba Bulama, who received a gift of a car-Vectra said, he cannot thank the former governor enough as he had no means of feeding after Boko Haram destroyed his shop at Baga road, saying that the intervention of Sheriff was a great respite.
He said, ” since our shops were destroyed, we have had no means of livelihood, but today I can say that I am the happiest person because with this car, I can go into transport business to bring food to my family. I pray that Allah will continue to bless SAS and give him long live.”
Also Muktari Kachallah told DAILY POST in Maiduguri that, Sheriff, who came to town at the weekend pleaded with the youths to continue to work for peace in Borno and urged them to find something doing and not to stay idle.
“He gave some of us cash donation to go into business and others, he gave them vehicles. I am particularly pleased because this is the time most youths in Maiduguri are in need due to lack of job and he came to our rescue. We really appreciate him and pray for more blessings for his family and Allah’s protection.”
It would be recalled that the former governor, who arrived Maiduguri at the weekend gave out 37 vehicles to youths as well as cash to many others. It was also said that, he advised the youths to steer clear from trouble and face whatever business they can lay their hands on in order to survive.
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