A lawmaker on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, Dan Amos, on Thursday donated 26 motorcycles to pastors and imams in his constituency.
Presenting the motorcycles to the clerics in Kafanchan, Mr Amos said the gesture aimed to assist the beneficiaries in carrying out their religious duties to the people.
Represented by James Inji, PDP Chairman in the Sanga Local Government Area, Mr Amos explained that the work of religious leaders was demanding, hence the need to support them to ease their movement.
He stated, “The job of our religious leaders in the harsh economic situation we find ourselves in is not an easy one. They are doing a lot to promote ethical behaviour and values that align with religious teachings; as such, we must support them in whatever way we can. And that is why I present these motorcycles to them to ease their movement, even as they carry on with this noble work.’’
The lawmaker enjoined the clerics to put the motorcycles to good use, cautioning them against trading the items for money.
In his remarks, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Jema’a Local Government Area, Venerable Emmanuel Markus, lauded the lawmaker for the gesture.
Mr Markus noted that the donation was a demonstration of the legislator’s commitment to supporting religious leaders in their efforts at providing spiritual guidance.
Also speaking, Chairman of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Jema’a Local Government Area, Garba Alhassan, described the gesture as one of its kind in the constituency.
Mr Alhassan expressed hope that other well-meaning individuals would follow Amos’ example in supporting religious leaders in the area.
Rev. Yakubu Ido, who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, also lauded the lawmaker for the gesture.
Mr Ido prayed to God to protect the lawmaker and grant him the ability to do more for his constituents.
