By Yunusa Isa, Gombe
A young philanthropist in Tanglang Ward of Ɓilliri Local Government Bayo Mark, has distributed food items and seasonings to old, poor and less privileged women and widows in Tanglang Ward of Ɓilliri Local Government Area.
Speaking during the distribution, Bayo said “This initiative is born out of my strong desire to support our parents especially the poor, widows and the less privileged to appreciate their contributions of raising us in a disciplined manner, and for their commitment by always praying for our success. This initiative is part of my little contribution to support the political movement of my masters, Barrister Rambi Ibrahim Ayala, Gamzakin Tangale and Hajiya Fatima Binta Bello, Jakadiyar Kaltungo. I believe in their political manifestation to serving our people from the grassroots, hence this little effort to compliment what they have been doing”.
While assuring to sustain the tempo, the young philanthropist noted that subsequent versions could be bigger and massive.
In his address, the Village of Tanglang Architect Abiram Arab Rukuje represented by Shamakin Tanglang Sunday Ibrahim, commended Bayo Mark for remembering home, noting that “This kind of initiatives instill love and cement brotherhood amongst our community members.
He charged the beneficiaries to equally remember others from the food items, while praying for God Almighty to strengthen and reward donor abundantly.
In his submission, The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Education of Child Offer Foundation (CNECOF) Mr El-polycarp Yusuf Degri, encouraged Tanglang Youths to borrow leaf from Bayo Mark, maintaining that “If 52 youth can do same as what Mark has just offered, we can at least have a similar event every week in Tanglang, and by so doing, I believe no none of us can go to bed with an empty stomach in this community”.
He charged the donor to redouble efforts and targets more communities beyond Tanglang.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mama Helen Dankaka, appreciated Mark for the benevolence, praying for God to reward and guide his ways.
She said she gesture will go a long way in alleviating their sufferings, assuring to judiciously utilize the food stuff to the fullest.
Special prayers were offered for God’s guidance, supports and prosperity of the donor.