In the spirit of the Eid El Kabir celebrations, Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state has approved the distribution of 540 bulls to cater for the less privileged, especially those who cannot afford the ‘Eid Addah Sacrifice’ in Maiduguri and Jere metropolis.

At least, an average bull in Maiduguri open market cost about N100,000, and that  could cost the state government N54 million. This is apart from the rams and other gestures being distributed by the state government in the last one week in preparation for the festivity.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Mr. Inuwa Bwala and made available to newsmen in Maiduguri yesterday.

Bwala said, in Shettima’s usual magnanimity, a committee has been set up comprising of religious leaders, traditional rulers and officials of the affected Local Government Areas, as well as representatives of the state government, in which, they have been mandated to work out modalities for the effective and efficient distribution of the bulls.

The committee according to the Commissioner, has since commenced work and will announce the venues for the collection of the bulls before the Sallah.

He said, “Governor Shettima kindly urges residents and beneficiaries to conduct themselves orderly”.

Bwala however said, the committee advices those who can afford the sacrifice to please allow their brothers who cannot afford it to benefit from the gesture. Pointing out that each of the 15 wards in the metropolis and Jere respectively are to have 20 bulls to be slaughtered and shared to poor residents.

Shettima while wishing all citizens happy Eid El Kabir in advance also urged the Muslim ummah to use the period and pray for the restoration of peace and tranguility in the state and the country in general. End.