Dangote Foundation

By Uzair Adam Imam

In an effort to address the pressing needs of the less privileged during these difficult times, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of the Dangote Group, has initiated a nationwide distribution of one million bags of rice.

The distribution began in Kano State, with 120,000 beneficiaries, and will continue throughout the country.

The rice will be disbursed in all local governments in Kano State, and the initiative will then be replicated in other states. Dangote hopes that this effort will alleviate some of the hardships faced by the poor.

The Dangote Group’s nationwide rice distribution program was officially launched at the Kano State Government House, with Alhaji Aliko Dangote himself in attendance.

The ceremony was also attended by Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, who expressed his gratitude for the initiative.

According to Dangote, the rice distribution aims not only to alleviate hunger in the short term, but also to invest in long-term solutions for communities across Nigeria.

The program represents a significant step towards ensuring food security and reducing poverty in the country.

“We should stand as one community, one nation, extending our hand of friendship and brotherhood,” remarked Dangote.

He also emphasized on the importance of unity and compassion during these challenging times.

“During this month of Ramadan, we are reminded of the spirit of compassion and generosity. This initiative is not just about addressing hunger; it’s about fostering a sense of communal support,” he added.

Alh. Aliko Dangote said the gesture is for 774 local governments nationwide, covering one million bags of rice, with Kano State receiving the lion’s share of 120 thousand beneficiaries

“I am confidently informing you today’s distribution is special. Despite the fact that for the past 30 years, we have been extending support to the teaming populace. We decided to come and add this project to relieve our fellow Nigerians in need.

In addition to the current rice distribution program, Alhaji Dangote informed the audience that the Dangote Group has also been providing meals for 10,000 beneficiaries daily in Kano State.

He also mentioned that the nationwide rice distribution initiative cost a total of 15 billion Naira.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf thanked Alhaji Dangote for his generosity and noted that the assistance comes at a critical time when many people are struggling.

He urged the distribution committees, including the HISBAH Board, to ensure that the rice reaches the most vulnerable members of society, and thanked Alhaji Dangote for his commitment to helping those in need.

Governor Yusuf stated that the gesture by Alhaji Dangote will greatly alleviate the hardship faced by the people of Kano, and noted that selecting 120,000 beneficiaries from Kano for the inauguration ceremony was significant.

Zouera Yousoufou, the Managing Director of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, also spoke at the event, highlighting Alhaji Dangote’s consistent philanthropic efforts and the critical role that the foundation plays in promoting and facilitating such initiatives.

She stated, “It is we at the Dangote Foundation who encouraged him to publicize the gesture, so others can immulate but he has been doing it for years without the left hand knowing what the right hand was given, ensuring that assistance is provided to those in need without drawing undue attention.”

The distribution of palliatives organized by Alhaji Aliko Dangote demonstrates a commitment to alleviating the suffering of those less fortunate, embodying a spirit of compassion and solidarity. It is a meaningful gesture of support for those in need.

By Uzair Adam Imam

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has offered N100,000 relief to over 125 Nigerians returning from Sudan to flee the incessant conflict in the country.

The returnees flown into Abuja on Saturday by Tarco Airline where each of them received N100,000 and dignity packs as a relief.

A statement by the foundation on Friday disclosed this, saying that the purpose was to enable the returnees address some of their problems.

The statement read, “One Hundred and Twenty-Five (125) persons including many disabled, flown into Abuja by Tarco Airline on Saturday, June 24th, each received N100,000 naira and dignity packs courtesy of the Aliko Dangote Foundation.

“It will be recalled that over 2,278 returnees received N100,000 Naira each in May, with care packs to help with their immediate needs, and enable them reunite with their families all across the country.

“ADF reactivated its intervention to help ease the return of stranded nationals evacuated from Sudan amongst them, older people, disabled persons- visually impaired, physically challenged, youth, women and children.

“Two men in their 70s who had planned to go on lesser Haj (umrah) by road through Khartoum got caught up in the war. Even though they tried another route, they were unable to reach their destination having lost all their belongings and their money.

“Several returnees had lost their various businesses to the war. Those businesses included leather, hides and skin, tailoring, shoe making, buying and selling scrap metal.

“An aged man, Muhammad Saidu Ahmed, said, “I came back from Sudan without a dime’, now I have N100,000 Naira! This is a welcome surprise – we never knew we would even survive the bombings.

“An aged woman narrated that when relatives in Sudan reported that they had lost her son while fleeing, she went in search of him only to discover that he died during a bomb blast.

“The 80 year old lady, said most of her family managed to escape death traps, bombings all the while desperately fighting hunger, the loss of their homes and livelihoods and displacement.

“They thanked the Aliko Dangote Foundation, ADF, for the intervention, which they described as unexpected, timely, and life-saving,” the statement added.