The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, DSSRS, has dolled out the sum of N13.4 million and 480 bags of rice for the celebration of Christmas, in Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency.
The lawmaker made the pronouncement when he visited the Stakeholders and party leaders of Yala 1 & 2 State Constituencies to celebrate Christmas with them.
The 14 wards of Yala LGA were allocated the sum of N500,000 and 20 bags of rice each, while the leadership and stakeholders were all given 100,000 for their transport to the meeting venue.
Also, the 10 political wards of Ogoja LGA were allocated the cash sum of N500,000 and 20 bags of rice each.
The lawmaker, recognised for his generosity, stated that the primary aim of the Christmas gifts is to ease the hardships faced by those struggling to afford basic sustenance.
He enjoined them to be united and steadfast, for the progress and development of the Federal Constituency.
Speaking in appreciation of the gesture, the leadership of the two local government areas appreciated the lawmaker, noting that they have never had it so good thereby pledging their unflinching support for him.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year in Advance.