Dangote budgets N15bn for food intervention across Nigeria

- March 28, 2024

...Flags-off over I million bags of rice distribution in Kano, Lagos

The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of over 1,000,000, (One million) bags of 10kg rice across all the 774 local governments in Nigeria in Kano and Lagos respectively.

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, who is also the Chairman of ADF, was present at both the flagging off ceremony in Kano and Lagos. At the Flag-off ceremony in Kano, where 120,000 bags of 10kg rice were distributed, Dangote, said he has resolved to do all within his powers to assist the Government in alleviating poverty in Nigeria.

Also, in Lagos where 80,000 bags of 10kg rice was distributed, Dangote said the food intervention programme, demonstrates his foundation's commitment to upholding the values of compassion and solidarity that are at the core of humanity. Dangote said the initiative is a crucial step towards alleviating the ongoing economic challenges faced by our nation.

He also emphasised the importance of compassion and generosity during the holy month of Ramadan, stressing that, all stakeholders must play a part, in supporting the government to alleviate hunger in the land. "Our distribution of rice symbolises our commitment to upholding the values of compassion and solidarity, which are at the core of our humanity." ADF will spearhead the food intervention programme and will run from March to early April 2024.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Kano, the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, urged other wealthy Nigerians to emulate Aliko Dangote by supporting the government in the provision of palliative to cushion the harsh economic condition in the country, he said: "I do not have enough words to express my heartfelt gratitude to Alhaji Aliko Dangote on behalf of the good people of kano State.

"This is because the gesture he is offering today will undoubtedly alleviate the burden of many families facing economic hardship in our state. I urge all other wealthy individuals and businesses in our community to take heed of this noble example set by the Dangote Group.

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