SALLAH: Dan'majen Gwandu Rains Money In Birnin Kebbi

Sallah Kindness: NAMA MD, Engr. Farouk, Welcomes Visitors with Gifts in Spirit of Community Giving

As the joyful celebration of Eid-el-Kabir filled the air in Gwandu, Kebbi State,  Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), extended a gesture of compassion and solidarity by welcoming scores of well-wishers to his residence and offering them Sallah gifts in the form of cash envelopes—a sincere effort to bring relief, joy, and encouragement to the people during the festive season.

The envelopes, distributed personally to a wide range of visitors—including youth groups, elders, religious figures, women, and the less privileged—carried not only monetary support but also the images of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and Governor Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), symbolizing Engr. Farouk’s alignment with the vision of the current leadership at both national and state levels.

For many of those who came to pay Sallah homage, it was not just the cash that mattered—it was the thoughtfulness behind it. The gesture came as a timely relief in a season when many families face increased financial strain. It also reinforced a message of inclusion and care, reminding the community that leadership can be deeply personal and genuinely connected to the lives of everyday people.

In his quiet and dignified way, Engr. Farouk exemplified the values of humility and service that have defined his public and private life. There were no political speeches or ceremonies—just open doors, warm greetings, and kind hands extended in friendship. Community members left not only with tangible support but with a renewed sense of belonging and recognition.

Engr. Farouk emphasized that his action was part of his broader commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose administration continues to prioritize grassroots empowerment, inclusive governance, and national healing. By using the Sallah celebration as an opportunity to give back, he echoed the President’s call for leaders at all levels to remain close to their people.

Equally, he paid tribute to the leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), Executive Governor of Kebbi State, whose people-focused administration has steadily restored confidence and energy across the state. “Governor Nasir Idris is a man of the people—a governor who listens, acts, and inspires,” Engr. Farouk stated. **“This little effort is just my way of supporting that larger mission to uplift lives and foster unity in our communities.”

The use of envelopes bearing the images of both President Tinubu and Governor Idris was a symbolic gesture—not only as a mark of solidarity but also as a visual reminder that leadership at all levels is interconnected. When those in service to the nation work in synergy and remain accessible to the grassroots, real transformation is possible.

This Sallah, Gwandu witnessed not just celebration, but a quiet reaffirmation of community values: generosity, unity, and shared humanity. In his characteristic low-profile manner, Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar once again reminded everyone that true leadership is measured not by how high one rises, but by how deeply one remains rooted among the people.