Tambuwal in a statement by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, said the man, Lawwali Maishinkafa Illela, was given the sum of N500,000 to support his farming business while assorted food items and baby clothes were presented to the couple at their family home in Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Presenting the items on behalf of the Governor Tambuwal, the state Commissioner for Social Welfare, Alhaji Surajo Gatawa, said the state government would continue to cater for the needs of the new born babies and their parents.
Addressing the father of the quadruplets and his wife, Shafa’atu, he said, “We are here to present these items as a means of support to you. The birth of a child is a moment of joy to us. And because God decided to give you four at the same time, our joy is four folds.
“We thank God for this joy and addition to your family and we will continue to monitor the progress of the children through you.”.
Responding, Mr. Illela commended Governor Tambuwal for his show of humanity, and expressed delight that the intervention was coming at a time it was needed most.
“We are not rich, but through these kids and through the governor, God has made us rich. We thank you very much and we’ll forever cherish this intervention,” he said.
Items donated include different types of wears, baby-friendly mosquito nets, four bags of rice, millet and sorghum each, cartons of milk, crates of egg, cartons of spaghetti and macaroni, wrappers and other wears for the parents, among others.