Donation
By Ahmed Mohammad Kano
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has initiated the Ramadan Feeding Programme to support the less privileged in Kano State. During the programme’s launch, 1,250 cartons of dates donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were distributed at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.
This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson Sunusi Dawakin Tofa in Kano on Saturday.
The Governor expressed gratitude to the Saudi Consul-General in Kano, Khalil Ahmad Adamawi, for the generous donation, marking the fourth time the Kingdom has supported the state.
Governor Yusuf emphasized the donation’s timeliness, as his administration strives to provide food assistance amid economic challenges.
Kano State remains the most peaceful state in Nigeria, attracting people and placing pressure on government resources.
Governor Yusuf appealed to Saudi Arabia to support the state by building a psychiatric hospital and renovating the displaced children’s camp.
Governor Yusuf urged the business community to lower prices of essential commodities, enabling Muslims to observe Ramadan fully.
He also encouraged residents to support one another, particularly the less privileged, during the holy month.
The Commissioner for Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, praised Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts, while Consul-General Khalil Ahmad Adamawi reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to providing assistance.
Dates were distributed to vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities and Islamic clerics.
