Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has said his government spent N2.9bn for Ramadan feeding as the fast comes to end.

Matawalle made this known in a state-wide broadcast to celebrate this year’s Eid-Fitr on Saturday.

The governor said N55.2m was earmarked to procure 280 cows which were distributed to civil servants, groups and communities to mark this year’s Eid-Fitr celebration.

He said, “We have equally distributed a consignment of guinea brocade and textiles fabrics to 40,000 orphans across the state to enable them have new dresses for the Sallah celebration.

“I instructed the Ministry of Finance to ensure that salaries are paid from 18th of May to enable the civil servants prepare for the occasion

From the reports I received, most of the civil servants had received their salaries by the 20th of May.

“I urge you to adhere to the safety measures prescribed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control such as wearing of face masks, avoiding crowded places and ensuring social distancing in all unions and congregations throughout this festivity and beyond.”

https://gemtvafrica.tv/zamfara-spends-n2-9bn-to-feed-muslim-faithful-in-state-during-ramadan-n55-2m-to-buy-cows-for-eid-fitr-celebration/

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How come Christian Governors don't use State's funds to feed Christans during Christmas or Easter celebrations

This isn't smartness but backwardness. You turn your state into a religious one and ignore the other religion just to spite them whereas zamfara is one of the poorest states in Nigeria and they can't educate their locals.

Davash222:
How come Christian Governors don't use State's funds to feed Christans during Christmas or Easter celebrations

There is mass delusion going on in that north. So many things are built on stupid delusions. They believe govt is their real father once vote-seeking politicians tell them so. They also believe any one with a contrary belief to theirs is below them. They believe open hatred towards others is a form of holiness on their part.
This same state will soon tell us they need money to fight Coronavirus or educate the people better. Have you wondered why Kano haven't made their usual noise about Ramadan state spendings this year? They don't want to poison Buhari's mind about the covid-19 funds they are seeking.

.......including salaries, guinea brocade, cows etc. This country should be split along the river niger and river benue.

May plague not finish them in that state.

CodeTemplar:
There is mass delusion going on in that north. So many things are built on stupid delusions. They believe govt is their real father once vote-seeking politicians tell them so. They also believe any one with a contrary belief to theirs is below them. They believe open hatred towards others is a form of holiness on their part.
This same state will soon tell us they need money to fight Coronavirus or educate the people better. Have you wondered why Kano haven't made their usual noise about Ramadan state spendings this year? They don't want to poison Buhari's mind about the covid-19 funds they are seeking.

Is it safe to say North and Northerners are parasites?

But they already chased Almajiris to their respective state of origin.
Who are they intending to feed with 2.9B Naira

Cunny man die, cunny man bury am.

this man is another Yahaya Bello in making