The Dangote Foundation initiated the distribution of 120,000 bags of 10kg rice to those in need in Kano State on Saturday.
The foundation’s chairman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, announced that their goal is to distribute one million 10kg bags of rice to assist one million vulnerable individuals across the 774 Local Government Areas of the country.
He characterised the gesture as one of empathy, unity, and obligation, emphasising that it was also a component of his commitment to social welfare in the country.
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According to him, Kano State is receiving a larger allocation due to its significant population and widespread poverty.
“Our goal is to extend our reach across the 36 states, including the FCT to ensure that Nigerians benefit from the distribution,’’ he said.
He mentioned that the distribution was happening in conjunction with the daily feeding programme for 10,000 individuals and the provision of 10,000 meals in Kano municipality each evening during Ramadan.
“The distribution of 20,000 family size loaves of bread in Kano and 125,000 loaves of bread in Lagos that began since the COVID-19 period are also running simultaneously.
“The group is also focusing on nutrition and has made great progress in food fortification by investing in iodized salt and fortifying sugar with Vitamin A,” he said.
According to Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf, the distribution of 120,000 bags of rice to the people of Kano State will provide much-needed assistance in feeding the vulnerable population during Ramadan.
He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for providing support to the state by supplying grains, which will help alleviate economic difficulties in the region.
“The distribution committee are trusted members of Hisbah who will ensure they share the goodies with transparency and fairness and without bias.
“It is imperative that many citizens benefit from the gesture which will bring more of Allah’s blessings to our community,’’ he said.
Gov. Yusuf urged other affluent Nigerians to follow Dangote’s example and provide assistance to those in need.
