House of Representatives member, Kabiru Maipalace, has sponsored the renovation of 80 cemeteries in Gusau and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Maipalace represents Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency in Zamfara.
Speaking at the inauguration of the projects in Tsafe town on Tuesday, the lawmaker said the initiative was part of his constituency projects.
“Today, we embarked on the renovation of 80 cemeteries in Gusau and Tsafe LGAs as part of my second anniversary as a second-term member, House of Representatives for Gusau and Tsafe Federal Constituency,” he said
We had noticed the dilapidated conditions of our cemeteries in various communities across my constituency.
“As human beings, we know one day, all of us are going to be buried here; therefore, we must ensure we do good to improve the conditions of our last home.”
According to him, his decision to embark on the projects followed reports of the conditions of cemeteries from the constituents.
“As we all know in Islam, we know the value of keeping cemeteries in good condition, it prevents various disasters and calamities in the society,” he added.
The lawmaker promised to give allowances to cemeteries guards and workers, as well as provide working tools for them monthly.
Maipalace appealed to his constituents to intensify prayers against insecurity.
He appealed to the people of the state to continue supporting the government’s policies and programmes to promote peace and stability in the state.
Also speaking, the District Head of Tsafe East, Aliyu Abubakar, commended the lawmaker for the initiative and described it as a welcome development.
The traditional ruler urged other political office holders to emulate the lawmaker by reaching out to their constituents to address various challenges in society.
“On behalf of Tsafe Emirate Council, I extend our appreciation to the lawmaker and his team for initiating various projects to reduce various socio-economic challenges in the society,” he said.