The Bauchi State Food Vendors Multi-Purpose Cooperative Union has endorsed President Buhari and Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar for a second term.
The union also declared their intention to purchase the presidential nomination form for President Buhari and Governor Abubakar.
The chairperson of the group, Hajiya Kaltume Katagum who spoke during a courtesy visit to the special assistant to Governor Abubakar on Non-Governmental Organisations ( NGOs) and Social Investment Programmes ( SIPs) Mansur Manu Soro (pictured) said:
“We want the president to continue the good work he started of the fight against insecurity, improving the economy as well as Social Investment Programmes.
“The Home-Grown Schools Feeding Programme has improved our general standard of living so much that our members who never touch N5,000 in our life today receive N100,000 directly into their bank accounts. Majority of us were not priveledged to even visit bank until President Buhari came to power.”
She said their members have promised to contribute to President Buhari’s presidential campaign as a show of appreciation.
Responding, Mansur Manu Soro said the federal and state governments introduced the programme’s to assist Nigerians to better their economic situation.
Soiurce: Daily Trust
