By Gabriel Atumeyi
Relief has finally come the way of man who who trekked from Gombe to Abuja for Buhari, as Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has given him a Ford Galaxy (sharon) Car and sum of two million Naira.
Dahiru Buba, as he is known, is a 50-year old native of Dukku Local Government of the state.
After the general election in 2015, he trekked from Gombe to Abuja in celebration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory over former President Goodluck Jonathan.
365Daily recalls that the media was recently awash with the story of Dahiru Buba calling on the government and public spirited individuals to come to his aid after he developed limb complications allegedly from the solidarity trek he undertook to celebrate President Buhari’s first term victory.
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.
Speaking during the meeting, governor extolled the man for his love for the President and the party.
He 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 “.
“Secondly we are now capping it up with a support that we hope can sustain him. Since he is a driver, we are giving him this Ford Galaxy Sharon so he can use it as commercial transport vehicle to sustain his livelihood. We are also giving him the sum of 2 million Naira cash to enable him purchase a house within his locality since I learnt he is a tenant. So as far as we are concerned in 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.”
In his response, Malam Buba expressed gratitude to governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for recognising him and coming to his aid.
He promised to use the vehicle and the money judiciously, saying the gesture will motivate and spurred him as a loyal party man and as the breadwinner of his family.
A statement made available to 365Daily by the senior special assistant on Media and Publicity to governor Inuwa Yahaya, Ismaila Uba Misilli, last week, had disclosed that Governor Yahaya previously directed that Dahiru Buba be taken to the Government House clinic for diagnosis from where he was later referred to a private orthopedic hospital where he was thoroughly examined and placed on medication.