A member of the House of Representatives and aspirant for speakership position in the 10th National Assembly Aliyu Betara has offered to sponsor the education of a son to a deceased member-elect, Ismaila Maihancii.
Betara made this known when he paid a condolence visit to the Maihanci family in Jalingo, Taraba State, ialong with “about 60 colleagues”, a statement by his campaign office said in Abuja on Monday,
Maihanci, 37, who was elected to represent Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency in Taraba State, died on April 22 after a brief illness.
Describing the late member-elect as “a brother and friend,” Betara added that “I want to sincerely appreciate the over 60 honourable members of the House of Representatives who took out time and accompanied me, despite their busy schedule.
“I was indeed touched by their depth of sacrifices and show of love, as we had to fly through Yola and took a voyage of about nine hours to Taraba State, while it was raining cats and dogs in some axes as we travelled.
“During my condolence message as we visited the wife of the late member-elect and his biological parents, I promised them that his son shall be placed on scholarship from primary education to any level he desires to attain henceforth.”
Betara represents Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency in Borno State. He is the current Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations.
