By Ahmed Mohammed Kaigama
Bauchi – Abubakar Sulaiman, Speaker, Bauchi State House Assembly, has called on wealthy individuals and corporate bodies to assist orphans and vulnerable children in the society.
Sulaiman made the call at the distribution of clothing materials to Islamic school children by a Bauchi based NGO, Dangin Juna Africa Initiative, on Sunday in Bauchi.
He said that such gesture was imperative to assist vulnerable children to integrate into the society and have a sense of belonging.
According to him, abandoning the children to the vagaries of life could exposed them to negative tendencies and criminality.
Sulaiman commended the organisation over the gesture, adding that it would go a long way to improve the living standard of vulnerable children in the society.
The speaker urged political leaders, wealthy individuals and development organisations to emulate the gesture and contribute towards building a better society.
Also speaking, the Coordinator of the organisation, Maryam Maina, disclosed that the organisation had so far donated similar items in five states in the country.
Maina noted that the initiative was designed to ensure monthly distribution of consumables and other items to pupils of Qur’anic schools, orphans and vulnerable children.
NAN reports that items distributed includes mats ,blankets, lotion, plastic dishes, uniforms and textiles materials, among others.
(NAN)