The Aliko Dangote Foundation has distributed 35,000 bags of rice to all 23 Local Government Areas in Kaduna State as part of its National Food Intervention Project
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Aliko Dangote Foundation has distributed 35,000 bags of rice, each weighing 10 kilograms, across all 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.
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This initiative is part of the foundation’s annual National Food Intervention Project, which aims to provide support to over one million disadvantaged Nigerians throughout the country.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, expressed his gratitude to Aliko Dangote and his Foundation for their ongoing dedication to combating hunger and poverty within Nigeria.
He noted that each of the 23 local government areas would receive 1,522 bags of rice, emphasizing that the foundation’s interventions have been effectively targeted and have made a significant impact on the beneficiaries.
“The Aliko Dangote’s social protection initiatives align with the policies and programs of our administration on social investment,” Governor Sani stated.
The Governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Sani Liman Kila, during the flag-off ceremony for the rice distribution in Kaduna on Thursday, underscored the state administration’s commitment to delivering essential services, with a strong focus on health, education, and social protection.
“Since the inception of our administration, we have impacted the lives of our citizens through the delivery of basic services with a focus on health, education and social protection. We have been supporting economic recovery through inclusive growth and development, financial inclusion and literacy for the poor and vulnerable, humanitarian response focusing on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and improving peace, safety and security,” he elaborated.
Governor Sani also pledged to continue collaborating with people-focused foundations like the Aliko Dangote Foundation to improve the living conditions of the poor and vulnerable populations within Kaduna State.
“We will continue to partner with people-focused foundations like Aliko Dangote Foundation to improve the living conditions of the poor and vulnerable in our state,” he affirmed.
Speaking at the distribution event, Sadiq Ahmed, representing the Aliko Dangote Foundation, conveyed that the initiative embodies compassion, solidarity, and a sense of shared responsibility.
“The distribution of palliatives reflects our commitment to supporting our communities in line with our core values,” Mr. Ahmed said.
He further explained that the foundation’s nationwide project aims to reach over one million less privileged Nigerians, with the distribution efforts spanning all 774 local government areas across the country.
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Mr. Sadiq highlighted that this initiative reflects the Foundation’s response to the prevailing economic challenges in the nation, emphasizing that the distribution of palliatives “reflects a commitment to supporting our communities in line with our core values.”
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
