The main committee tasked with overseeing the distribution of Sallah materials and cash assistance to persons with disabilities across the 23 locale government areas of the state has officially commenced the exercise at the Sokoto Youth Centre.
The distribution was flagged off on behalf of the Committee Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Dadi Adare, by the Committee Secretary, Barrister Gandhi Umar, who also serves as Special Adviser on Administration to the Governor of Sokoto State.
A total of 6,618 beneficiaries, drawn from the 23 local government areas of the state, are benefiting from the intervention.
The initiative is designed to provide Sallah materials and financial support to persons with disabilities, enabling them to celebrate the festive period with dignity and a sense of inclusion.
Under the arrangement, each male beneficiary received five yards of Shadda material along with ₦5,000 as a sewing allowance, while each female beneficiary received Atamfa fabric and a token of ₦5,000 to sew the material.
Speaking on behalf of the committee, Chairman Alhaji Ibrahim Dadi Adare stated that the exercise was carefully planned to ensure fairness, transparency, and effective coverage of beneficiaries across all the local government areas.
He explained that adequate measures were put in place to guarantee that the materials and cash assistance reach genuine beneficiaries, in line with the government’s directive.
In his remarks, the Special Adviser to the Governor on the Agency for Persons with Disability, Alhaji Umar Masari, commended the state government for prioritising the welfare of persons with disabilities.
He noted that the intervention reflects the administration’s commitment to inclusivity and social protection, particularly during festive periods when vulnerable groups require additional support.
Alhaji Umar Masari assured beneficiaries that the agency would continue to work closely with relevant stakeholders and the committee to ensure transparency and equitable distribution across the 23 local government areas.
He urged beneficiaries to make good use of the support provided and reaffirmed the government’s resolve to strengthen programmes aimed at improving the living conditions of persons with disabilities in the state.
Some of the beneficiaries, including Comrade Abubakar Mu’azu and Ummu Bello, expressed appreciation to the state government for the gesture.
They described the support as timely and impactful, noting that it would go a long way in enabling them and others to celebrate Sallah with joy and dignity.
The committee confirmed that the distribution will continue simultaneously across all the local government areas to ensure that every eligible beneficiary receives their materials and cash support without delay.
