- Nasarawa State Governor Almakura spotted a physically challenged woman and offered an extraordinary kindness
- A brand new car was given to 25-year old Fatima Musa
- The Governor at the presentation of the car emphasized about the impotence of helping the less-privileged
Nasarawa state Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura displayed an enormous act of kindness to a less-privileged.
The governor was, on Friday, 8th December 2017, was heading for the Government House, Lafia when he spotted a disabled woman in a wheelbarrow being wheeled about by a person.
The Governor was pulled over, got out of the car and walked over to the them.
Gov. Almakura spoke to a 25-year-old Fatima Musa- the disabled woman on the wheelbarrow. Originally from Bauchi, the beggar and mother of two who had deformed limbs was shown an act og genority by the givernor. the Governor gave Fatima some money and then asked her if there was anything he could do for her.
Fatima Musa then told Governor Almakura her heart’s desire, stating she wanted a car to be carried around instead of a wheelbarrow. With a winsome smile, the Nasarawa State Governor told her wish had been granted, and she should be brought to the Government House the next day to collect her car.
The following day at the Government House, Fatima Musa was presented with the keys to a Toyota Corolla and additional money to fuel and get a driver to take her home to Bauchi.
Receiving the key, a tearful Fatima who was overjoyed thanked the governor for his kindness, saying an open prayer for him and the state asking the heavens to shower blessings on him and allow him accomplish all he has set out to do.
All those present had to hold back tears as Fatima was put in the car and Governor Almakura helped put on her seat belt, before the car zoomed off with her old wheelbarrow in the boot.
Speaking at the presentation of the car, His Excellency Umaru Tanko Almakura said “We are all the same and should assist the less-privileged- never looking down on them. We assist each other and God assists us all.”
