Dangote distributes 40,000 bags of rice to Borno residents
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has initiated the distribution of 40,000 bags of rice to residents of Borno State as part of its N16 billion 2025 Food Intervention Programme. This initiative aims to alleviate hardship by providing 10kg bags of rice to over one million vulnerable Nigerians across all 774 local government areas. The distribution in Borno underscores ADF’s commitment to supporting communities during challenging times.
No fewer than 40,000 bags of rice are to be distributed to residents of Borno through the Food Intervention Programme of Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF).
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno made this known in Maiduguri at the flag-off of the distribution exercise of the 10kg bags of rice.
The governor, who was represented by the Director General of the State Emergency Management Agency, Mr Ali Isa, said the gesture would cushion the effect of the hardship in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ADF penultimate week commenced the distribution of one million bags of rice across the 774 local government areas in the country.
“Today marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to alleviate the suffering of our people, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan,” Zulum said.
He said that the donation was a testament to the foundation’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and promoting social welfare.
“We are deeply thankful to Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the entire foundation for their kindness and philanthropy,” he said.
The governor urged the people of Borno to continue to pray for peace, stability and prosperity of the state and country.
Earlier, the representative of ADF, Mr Usman Muhammad, said the gesture was aimed at supporting government’s effort.
According to him, the foundation focuses on improving the living conditions of Nigerians.
Muhammad said the donation was targeted at the poor and the vulnerable in the state.
A beneficiary, Ms Aisha Modu, 50, said as a displaced person, the donation of rice by the ADF would go a long way in alleviating her hardship.
Another beneficiary, Umaru Aliyu, 60, said he would use the rice to feed his six children.
He prayed God to continue to bless the Chairman of the foundation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote.(NAN)
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Source : Nan News
