Kano government donates cows and food to inmates for Eid-el-Kabir
The Kano State Government has provided support to inmates in correctional centres by donating cows and food items for Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The donation was presented by Hajiya Azumi Namadi-Bebeji, Chairperson of the Kano State Committee for the Prerogative of Mercy. The gesture highlights the administration’s commitment to the welfare and rehabilitation of inmates. Officials from the Nigeria Correctional Service expressed gratitude for the continued support.
What we know
- The Kano State Government donated 15 cows, 115 bags of 50kg rice, 40 jerry cans of 25kg vegetable oil, and assorted soup ingredients to inmates.
- Hajiya Azumi Namadi-Bebeji emphasized the administration’s focus on welfare, dignity, and rehabilitation for inmates.
- The initiative aims to support vulnerable groups and promote humane policies for inmates’ reformation and reintegration.
- Ahmed Yusuf-Lakpene, Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Kano State Command, praised the government’s ongoing support.
- The donation is intended to boost inmates’ morale and allow them to celebrate the Sallah season with a sense of belonging.
