Katsina State Governor, Dr. Dikko Radda has reportedly rejected 100 rams from an unnamed philanthropist in the state.
According to The Guardian, the rams were presented to Radda on Tuesday ahead of the Sallah celebration, but he turned down the offer.
The donation was said to have offended the governor, who warned against bringing him such gifts in the future.
Another philanthropist, Muhammed Kabir said he was with the governor when the rams were brought to him, but Radda asked that the animals be returned to their owner.
Kabir, who expressed happiness over the development, said: “Such character is needed among leaders in the country”.
He wondered why some philanthropists would dole out gifts to people in leadership position, when they have less privileged persons around them who deserve assistance.
The governor called on wealthy individuals to use the festive period to help the poor.
