Kabiru Maipalace, a member of the House of Representatives has renovated 80 cemeteries in the Gusau and Tsafe local government areas of Zamfara State.
Maipalace, who represents Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency in Zamfara announced the initiative as part of his constituency project.
Addressing members of his constituents on Tuesday at the inauguration of the renovated cemeteries, the lawmaker said he adopted the initiative in commemoration of his second term as a member of the House of Representatives.
“Today, we embarked on the renovation of 80 cemeteries in Gusau and Tsafe LGAs as part of my second year anniversary as a second-term member, House of Representatives for Gusau and Tsafe Federal Constituency.
“We had noticed the dilapidated conditions of our cemeteries in various communities across my constituency. As human beings, we know one day, all of us are going to be buried here; therefore, we must ensure we do good to improve the conditions of our last home,” Maipalace said.
Citing the Islamic religion as a basis for the initiative, Maipalace said that when cemeteries are in good condition, disasters are averted.
He also assured that he would oddest and pay the allowances of the cemetery guards.
In addition, Maipalace said he would provide the guards with all the necessary tools needed to ease their work monthly.
“As we all know, in Islam, we know the value of keeping cemeteries in good condition. It prevents various disasters and calamities in the society,” he said.
He also urged members of his constituents to ensure they continue to pray against insecurity in the state and Nigeria at large.