The Governor of Sokoto State Donates Truckload of Food and Cash to Parents of Quadruplets

The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has donated a truck-load of food, baby items and cash to the local farmer whose wife gave birth to quadruplets in Sokoto last weekend. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Malam Imam, said the money given to the man, Lawwali Maishinkafa Illela, in the sum of N500,000 was to support his farming business, while assorted food items and baby wears were presented to the couple at their family home in Illela LGA of Sokoto State. The commissioner of social welfare in the state, Alhaji Surajo Gatawa, on behalf of Governor Tambuwal presented the gifts to the family and noted that the state government would continue to cater for the needs of the new born babies and their parents. Gatawa said: “We are here to present these items as a means of support to you. The birth of a child is a moment of joy to us. And because God decided to give you four at the same time, our joys are four-fold.” Addressing the father of the quadruplets and his wife, Shafa’atu continued, “We thank God for this joy and addition to your family and we will continue to monitor the progress of the children through you.” Responding, Mr. Illela commended Tambuwal for his show of humanity, and expressed delight that the intervention is coming at a time it is needed most. Expressing his gratitude he added, “We are not rich, but through these kids and through the Governor, God has made us rich. We thank you very much and we’ll forever cherish this intervention”. Items donated included different types of wears, baby-friendly mosquito nets, bags of rice, millet and sorghum, cartons of milk, crates of egg, cartons of spaghetti and macaroni, wrappers and other wears for the parents, among others. Feature Image Photo: Stella Dimoko Korkus.com Read More Stories Happening in Nigeria

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This article was first published on 18th August 2017

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