Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, The Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has donated cash and bags of rice to about 1,435 beneficiaries in Niger and Kebbi states.
The cash donation and consumables, which include noodles, seasonings, drinks, biscuits, bags of rice, and maize, were shared simultaneously among the beneficiaries of parishes in Kontagora Diocese.
Speaking to journalists on Monday in Kontagora, Bishop Yohanna said it was an annual activity and a gesture to reach out to widows, widowers, orphans, and those in need.
According to him, “the gesture is geared towards improving the lives of the poor and even the less privileged in society.
“The list rose from the last time we reached out to a little above 1,000 beneficiaries. So far, for this time around, we are reaching out to 1,435 beneficiaries in the Kontagora Diocese and both parishes in Niger and Kebbi states.”
While expressing their joy, the beneficiaries commended the CAN Chairman for touching their lives, adding that “this gesture can only be from God.”.
A beneficiary, Madam Godiya Adamu, who spoke to newsmen, said she was overwhelmed with joy and expressed appreciation that the gesture from the bishop will help cushion the effect of the hardship currently biting them.