In a bid to alleviate hunger and address the economic challenges facing Nigeria, the Aliko Dangote Foundation has announced the launch of a N15 billion food intervention programme.
The initiative spearheaded by the President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, aims to provide essential food items to vulnerable communities across the country.
The food intervention programme was officially unveiled during a ceremony in Kano on Saturday, where Mr. Dangote emphasized the importance of compassion and solidarity, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.
He highlighted the significance of all stakeholders, including individuals and institutions, in supporting the government’s efforts to tackle hunger and promote social justice.
This intervention, estimated to benefit over one million people, will see the distribution of 10kg bags of rice across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria.
Mr. Dangote emphasized that the programme’s modalities involve collaboration with state and local governments, as well as community partners, to ensure effective delivery of the food items to the most vulnerable individuals, irrespective of their background.
Also, the Aliko Dangote Foundation will distribute 10,000 iftar meals during Ramadan in Kano municipality, further extending its support to those in need during this auspicious month.
The foundation’s commitment to humanitarian efforts extends beyond food relief, as it has been providing daily bread relief programmes since 2020, producing and distributing over 32,000 family-size loaves of bread across Kano and Lagos states.
The launch ceremony was attended by Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, who commended Mr. Dangote’s philanthropic gesture and urged other wealthy individuals and businesses to emulate the Dangote Group’s example in supporting the government’s efforts to alleviate economic hardship in Nigeria.
