Xmas: Dr. Falmata Zulum Distributes Christmas Gift To Over 600 Christian Women, Widows And Other Vulnerable

Xmas: Dr. Falmata Zulum distributes Christmas gift to over 600 Christian women, widows and other vulnerable

By Madu Mohammed, Maiduguri.

The Borno State First Lady Dr Falmata Babagana Zulum, has distributed food and non food item to christian widows, orphans and other vulnerable groups to curshion their hardship as they celebrates Christmas.

Speaking at the occasion of the dustrition of Christmas gifts at the Multipurpose Hall of the Government House Maiduguri yesterday, Mrs Falmata Zulum wished all Christian faithfuls in the State and beyond a merry Christmas, and happy new year in advance.

The items distributed include 25Kg bag of rice, one gallon of palm Oil clothing’s and cash gift to each beneficiary.

She also urged christian to emulate Jesus Christ by putting smile on the faces of the less prevailed, especially with the current hardship people are going through as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy.

Earlier in her welcome remarks the Borno state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajjia Zuwaira Gambo, commended the First Lady for the sustained kind gesture over the years, done out of passion, love and promotion of unity among the entire people of the state.

Also speaking, the chairperson of the Borno State Widows Association, Madam Asabe, thanked the first lady for identifying with the Christian community at this festive period..

We want to assure you that by the grace of God, the celebrations will be marked peacefully in the State and we pray that Almighty God will continue to reward you abundantly”, she added.