Ramadan: Dangote Foundation donates N15bn worth of rice to less privileged

The Dangote Foundation has pledged to distribute 10kg bags of rice worth N15 billion to over one million less privileged individuals nationwide.

Africa's wealthiest individual and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, revealed this during the launch event in Kano on Saturday.

According to him, the distribution exercise was going on simultaneously in Kano and Lagos.

He said that the gesture was aimed at supporting the less privileged in the society.

"This initiative is part of our response to the current economic challenges facing our nation and it is a testament to supporting our communities in line with our core values.

“Our foundation's objective is to extend assistance to all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, ensuring broad impact," Dangote added.

The Africa’s richest man added that Kano would receive 120,000 bags, with the remainder allocated to the 774 local government areas across the country

He emphasized that this donation builds upon the Dangote Foundation's existing efforts. 

"This initiative is part of the existing and ongoing feeding programmes being carried out by the foundation to vulnerable people in Kano State which has been in existence for over thirty years," he explained.

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, while speaking commended Dangote's philanthropic efforts.

"This kindness, especially in this Holy Month of Ramadan, exemplifies the spirit of unity, compassion and support that we must foster in our communities,” he said.

The Governor urged other wealthy individuals to follow Dangote's lead: "I call on other philanthropists in the society to emulate the Dangote Foundation in touching the lives of people."

In her address, Mrs. Zouera Yousoufu, Managing Director of Dangote Foundation, revealed that the foundation has invested millions of dollars in humanitarian services across Africa.