To cushion the effect of the current increase in prices of foodstuffs and economic hardship in the Country, the Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to vulnerable Lagos Residents.
President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, noted that the gesture, through the foundation's National Food interventions programme is part of the over one million 10kg bags of rice that would be distributed to reach one million vulnerable people in the 774 local government areas of the country.
Dangote said that the food intervention Programme began thirty years ago, as Ramadan initiative, but extended due to the Country's current economic situation.
According to him, the distribution of the rice is in addition to the daily distribution of 12,500 loaves of bread in Lagos, emphasising that with the initiative, the foundation aspires to ameliorate some of the burdens faced by vulnerable communities across Lagos State.
Dangote promised to use his wealth to cater for those in need in accordance to the command of Allah.
Speaking during the official flag-off of the rice distribution at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu lauded the effort of the Foundation in easing the pains of the vulnerable in the state, with a call on other well meaning Nigerians and Corporate Organisations to follow this stride in supporting the State government.
Sanwo-Olu said the gesture of distribution of 80,000 bags of 10kg rice shows that the leadership of the Foundation prioritize the welfare of the people beyond the pursuit of profit and accumulation of wealth.
“Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian that has chosen to be different. You have choices but you have made the right one which is caring for the vulnerable. I appreciate Mr. Aliko Dangote for extending his kind gestures to the people at the bottom of the pyramid and we are grateful for supporting us in government. There is a lot of global disruption in different parts of the world, and it is a tough time to be in a position of leadership,” Sanwo-Olu said.
Governor Sanwo-Olu reeled out various Interventions by his administration under 'Eko Cares initiative in Agriculture, Health, Transportation, among others to ameliorate the sufferings of residents while still doing more.
The CEO of the ADF, Zouera Youssoufou, said the Foundation is partnering credible NGOs, civil societies, religious bodies among others to ensure the donations go to the most vulnerable in Lagos State.
She said the Foundation is guided by a vision of empowering Africans to achieve their self-actualization and full potential as it believes that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, deserves the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Group Executive Director Commercial Operations at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Fatima Aliko-Dangote, noted that the flag off in Lagos is a follow-up to the 120,000 bags distributed in Kano on Saturday, said the intervention is targeted to reach the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.
"We have been doing this for a while but we didn’t publicize it because our chairman believes this is between him and God but this year we decided to publicize it so that we can encourage and inspire others to do so.
President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, noted that the gesture, through the foundation's National Food interventions programme is part of the over one million 10kg bags of rice that would be distributed to reach one million vulnerable people in the 774 local government areas of the country.
Dangote said that the food intervention Programme began thirty years ago, as Ramadan initiative, but extended due to the Country's current economic situation.
According to him, the distribution of the rice is in addition to the daily distribution of 12,500 loaves of bread in Lagos, emphasising that with the initiative, the foundation aspires to ameliorate some of the burdens faced by vulnerable communities across Lagos State.
Dangote promised to use his wealth to cater for those in need in accordance to the command of Allah.
Speaking during the official flag-off of the rice distribution at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu lauded the effort of the Foundation in easing the pains of the vulnerable in the state, with a call on other well meaning Nigerians and Corporate Organisations to follow this stride in supporting the State government.
Sanwo-Olu said the gesture of distribution of 80,000 bags of 10kg rice shows that the leadership of the Foundation prioritize the welfare of the people beyond the pursuit of profit and accumulation of wealth.
“Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian that has chosen to be different. You have choices but you have made the right one which is caring for the vulnerable. I appreciate Mr. Aliko Dangote for extending his kind gestures to the people at the bottom of the pyramid and we are grateful for supporting us in government. There is a lot of global disruption in different parts of the world, and it is a tough time to be in a position of leadership,” Sanwo-Olu said.
Governor Sanwo-Olu reeled out various Interventions by his administration under 'Eko Cares initiative in Agriculture, Health, Transportation, among others to ameliorate the sufferings of residents while still doing more.
The CEO of the ADF, Zouera Youssoufou, said the Foundation is partnering credible NGOs, civil societies, religious bodies among others to ensure the donations go to the most vulnerable in Lagos State.
She said the Foundation is guided by a vision of empowering Africans to achieve their self-actualization and full potential as it believes that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, deserves the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Group Executive Director Commercial Operations at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Fatima Aliko-Dangote, noted that the flag off in Lagos is a follow-up to the 120,000 bags distributed in Kano on Saturday, said the intervention is targeted to reach the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.
"We have been doing this for a while but we didn’t publicize it because our chairman believes this is between him and God but this year we decided to publicize it so that we can encourage and inspire others to do so.
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