By BASHIR ADEFAKA
In a statement issued Saturday 23rd March, 2024 and signed by Mallam Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, it was revealed that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who received palliative provisions meant for 120,000 Kano residents, had distributed same accordingly to targeted beneficiaries.
The DEFENDER reports that the items were received from the Aliko Dangote Foundation towards uplifting the poor and less privileged from hardship especially at a difficult time as currently witnessed in Nigeria.
According to his spokesman Sanusi Bature, the governor acknowledged the Dangote’s donation of 120,000 bags of 10 kg rice and supervised the direct delivery of the items to the vulnerable members of the society during the holy month of Ramadan at an occasion attended and witnessed by President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Saturday.
Governor Abba Yusuf commended Dangote’s consistent willingness to support the people of Kano, particularly during times of hardship.
“I am deeply grateful for the generosity and compassion shown by our brother, Alhaji Aliko Dangote,”
“This act of kindness, particularly during this sacred month of Ramadan, exemplifies the spirit of unity, compassion, and support that our community greatly needs, especially in these challenging times,” he added.
Recognising the significant number of individuals in dire need of assistance, Governor Yusuf emphasized that governmental efforts alone are insufficient to address these needs.
He lauded Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s benevolent gesture, urging for Allah’s protection, increased faith, wisdom, and continued success for the philanthropist.
In response, Alhaji Aliko Dangote disclosed the foundation’s plan to distribute one million bags of rice, valued at over N13 billion, across all 36 states of the Federation and Abuja to alleviate the country’s suffering.
He mentioned that this initiative is in addition to the foundation’s ongoing daily distribution of 20,000 loaves of bread to Kano residents and 15,000 to Lagos residents, which commenced in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dangote elaborated that the Ramadan meals provided include a variety of options such as jollof rice, white rice and stew, jollof spaghetti, yam, beans with chicken and beef, each accompanied by a bottle of water and a beverage for each recipient.
He further explained that these packed meals are distributed at Juma’at mosques, streets, prisons, orphanages, remand homes, and various locations within Kano City and its surroundings.
