Govt Rewards Man Who Trekked For Buhari

By Chuks Ekpeneru

The Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya has doled out N2 million cash and a car to Dahiru Buba, the Dukku man who trekked from Gombe to Abuja for Buhari.

The man recently complained that he was abandoned after trekking to celebrate the victory of the President in 2015.

He also complained that he developed limb complications from the trek.

A press release by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity said that apart from the Ford Galaxy (sharon) Car and cash, the governor had earlier directed that Dahiru Buba be taken to the Government House clinic for diagnosis from where he was later referred to a private orthopaedic hospital where he was thoroughly examined and placed on medication.

The press release said that “Buba, a commercial driver met with Governor Inuwa Yahaya at the Gombe Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.

“He was accompanied by the member representing Dukku North Constituency in the state House of Assembly, Hon. Nasiru Abdulkarim and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Legislative Matters, Hon. Hamma- Adama Dottuwa Ali Kumo as well as other Assembly members and stalwarts.

Governor Yahaya while presenting the gifts said, “For taking the pains and risks to show solidarity with Mr. President and our great party, people like Buba should not be neglected.

“By embarking on that solidarity trek, Dahiru Buba had shown patriotism and support, he should therefore be appreciated and encouraged”.

“So on learning about his condition, first I directed that he should be taken to the hospital for proper medical attention and I am happy that he is now better after undergoing his first round of treatment “.

“In his response, Malam Dahiru Buba, who was visibly emotional, expressed appreciation to Mr. President and Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for recognising him and coming to his aid.

“He said even with his earlier challenges after he returned from his 15 day journey, his spirit had never been dampened in his love for the President and his party.

“Buba promised to use the vehicle and the money judiciously, saying the gesture truly motivated and spurred him as a loyal party man and as a breadwinner of his family.”

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