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Man Who Trekked For Buhari’s Victory Gets A Car & N2million (PHOTOS)
Mr. Dahiru Buba is a 50-year old native of Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe. Man Who Trekked For Buhari’
In 2015, he trekked from Gombe to Abuja to celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari’s election victory.
Sadly, he reportedly developed limb complications from the solidarity walk.
Buba, who is a commercial driver, recently called on the government and others to come to his aid.
However, help recently came his way from Inuwa Yahaya, the governor of Gombe state. On Monday, the Governor presented Buba with a car – a Ford Galaxy – and the sum of N2 million on Monday.
Buba met with Governor Yahaya at the Gombe Governor’s Lodge in Abuja. The governor was in company with some top politicians in the state.
“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. Therefore, he should be appreciated and encouraged”.
“On learning about his condition, first I directed that he should be taken to the hospital. I am happy that he is now better after undergoing his first round of treatment”, he added,
The governor explained that Buba was gifted the car to support him with his commercial transport service to sustain his livelihood.
The car gift – a Ford Galaxy.
He stated that the cash gift was also to enable the driver to purchase a house within his locality since he has yet to own one.
“In the APC and in this administration, no genuine effort or sacrifice will go unrewarded, no matter how long it takes.
“So, on behalf of our dear President and our beloved party, we say a big thank you for your show of support and solidarity,” Governor Yahaya told Buba. Man Who Trekked For Buhari’
In his response, an emotional Buba thanked the President and the governor for recognising him and coming to his aid.
Buba also promised to use the vehicle and the money judiciously. He said the gesture has truly motivated and spurred him as a loyal party man.
