By Kevin Naanjwan, Jos.

A philanthropist and a humanitarian arch. Samuel Longkat Bentu has yet again in his kind nature donated dozens of 60 leaves excise books, biros, rulers, pencils and other writing materials to primary school pupils in Gindri, Panyam and Pushit District in Mangu North East, Mangu LGA of Plateau state.

This is coming months after he gave out schorlaships to secondary school graduates in the same communities to go and further their education in ICON University Benie Republic.

In Gindri the donation was made in the palace of the Hakimin Gindri HRH ALH. Adamu Tanko Umar with the Pupils, their parents and well wishers in attendance.

Responding, the Hakimin Gindri HRH. ALH. Tanko Umar expressed his heartfelt gratitude on behalf of his people to the donor arch. Samuel Longkat for always investing in the youths praying God to bless him and grant him his heart desires.
Madakin Janaret Shu’iabu Jactu spoke on behalf of the parents of the beneficiaries appreciating Longkat Bentu for his constant support in bringing up the younger ones.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries Lois Obed kwarpo appreciated Longkat Bentu promising him that they are going to make good use if it.
Good will message came from the youth chairman of Pyem Chiefdom Development Association’s (PCDA) Khaleed Kwache who also showed appreciation on behalf of the youths in Gindri.

In the same vain arch. Samuel Longkat made same donation in Pushit district to the pupils encouraging them to work hard in their studies for they are the leaders of tomorrow.

Responding on behalf of the students the headmistress of Puka primary school Pushit Mrs. Tarfusa D. Yamset appreciated arch. Longkat for the kind gesture while wishing him the best in all his endeavours and for God to replenish his effort a thousand fold.

In the same vain the youth leader in Pushit comrade Zughumnan B. Nanle on behalf of the youths showered the donor with praises while appreciating the kind gesture.
Arch. Samuel Longkat Bentu and his entourage immidiately after the donation paid a Courtsey visit to the district head of Pushit HRH. Da.Diket Gupiya. The monarch appreciated the kind gesture saying it will go a long way in helping the pupils academically while praying for the blessings of the Lord upon him.

The last point of his call was at his home town in Panyam district where he made the donation at the Panyam market square to the students.

The president of the Panyam students association comrade Sen’along Malaki exprssed gratitude to arch. Longkat Bentu for seeing the need to invest in the younger ones. He also prayed for God’s continues guidance and protection over him and grant him journey mercy back home.

In an interview with ViewpointNigeria correspondent Kevin Naanjwan, arch Samuel Longkat made it clear that he is doing this out of his passion and compassion for the younger generation to be educated and successful for a better Nigeria tomorrow. He stressed that education is key and must be taken seriously urging the beneficiaries to use it for the benefit of their future.

He expressed readiness to expand this hand of friendship to other communities as time goes on but for now he is starting with his own Constituency as the saying goes “charity begins at home” and that this is just the beggining

Market women and other people present also got their own share of the donation admit joy and happiness.

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ARCH. SAMUEL LONGKAT BENTU DONATES EXCISE BOOKS AND WRITING MATERIALS TO PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN MANGU NORTH EAST, MANGU LGA.