The Aliko Dangote Foundation has facilitated the distribution of thousands of bags of rice to beneficiaries and vulnerable Nigerians in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with no fewer than 48 charity organizations and orphanages involved in the process.
Anthony Chiejina, spokesperson of the company say the initiative represents a continuation of the Foundation’s commitment to supporting the government and the Nigerian populace in alleviating economic hardship within the country under its National Food Intervention Programme.
Mr. Chiejina noted that following the National Flag-off events in Kano and Lagos, the Foundation initiated the distribution of one million bags of rice throughout all the local government areas in Nigeria last month.
The coordination of the distribution exercise in Abuja is being undertaken by the 1Ummah Foundation, led by Mrs. Azeeza Hassan-Jibril. She said some of the groups that are supporting the ADF in the distribution exercise are: Hope for survival Children’s Home Gishiri, Child to Child Charity Foundation, Gajiya Charity Foundation, Mission for Education, Social and Health (MESH), JADAFIA Group, Network of Women with Disabilities (NWD), Dagam Pilame Community Association, Eeqra Foundation/Orphanage, Leprosarium-Yangoji, Support our troops (SOT) Foundation for widows, Karmajiji Disabled Colony, Bimbola Nutrition and Health Foundation, NASFAT Foundation, and JIBWIS Group among others.
Mrs. Jibril said the donation will greatly and positively impact on the beneficiaries in Abuja.
Lead Program Officer of the Mission for Education, Social and Health (MESH), Mrs Khadija Oladipupo in her reaction said the rice donation has helped “nourish and uplift those in need within our communities.”
“Together, we’re making a meaningful difference in the lives of our population, especially those in need,” she said.
Also commenting on the distribution is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Gajiya Charity Foundation, Hafsat Umar Gimba who expressed gratitude and described the intervention as a generous assistance.
She said: “Receiving the items you sent has brought immense relief and comfort to the less privileged in the society during these hard times. Your kindness and compassion have touched their hearts profoundly. The rice provided have eased their burdens and provided them with the necessities they desperately needed”.
In the same vein, Administrative Secretary, Movement for Islamic Culture and Awareness (MICA), Adeniyi Akeem Akanbi, said: “we sincerely appreciate your support for the rice given us to share among our members and people of Lugbe environs. We say Jazakah lahu kayran to the Dangote foundation and pray Allah reward the organization abundantly.”
For the President of Network of Women with Disabilities (NWD), Lois Auta, the donation not only alleviated the immediate needs of the members but also demonstrated solidarity and empathy towards their cause.
Others who spoke include the President of the JADAFIA Group Mrs. Rakiya S Bamalli and Mr Femi Akosile of Bimbola Nutrition and Health Foundation.
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