By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) extends its heartfelt congratulations and commendations to His Excellency, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, for his unwavering commitment to the principles of equity, justice, and fairness in serving all residents of Yobe State, irrespective of tribe, religion, or political affiliation.
According to the national president of the association Hon Khalid Mohammad Bello said that, “Our commendation for Governor Buni arises from the ongoing palliative distribution program in Yobe State, commendably overseen by the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Mohammed Goje, Dr. Goje has been instrumental in ensuring the equitable distribution of aid across the state, which has included all 17 Local Government Areas, correctional centers, and other key locations.”
“We are particularly encouraged by the inclusive approach adopted in the delivery of these palliatives, which has seen the state’s pastoralists, often residing in remote and rural areas, receiving the same level of consideration as their urban counterparts.”
This equitable treatment of pastoralists is not a new development in Yobe State, but it stands in stark contrast to practices in other states where palliatives and government interventions are disproportionately allocated to urban areas with higher media visibility, often neglecting the rural populace.
The Yobe State SEMA, under Dr. Goje’s exemplary stewardship, has consistently prioritized the distribution of aid to state pastoralists, thereby upholding Governor Buni’s directives for justice and fairness without prejudice.
This has been evident in the distribution of palliatives, whether sourced from the state’s funds or provided by the federal government under the administration of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In recognition of these just and fair practices, KACRAN wishes to express profound gratitude to both Governor Buni and Dr. Mohammed Goje, along with their dedicated staff, for their unwavering dedication to the welfare of all citizens, including pastoralists.
“We call upon the federal government and all Northern governors, whose states are home to millions of pastoralists, to adopt similar measures of equitable treatment, thereby ensuring that pastoralists are accorded their rightful place and privileges as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which guarantees equality to all citizens at large.