1.25 million people to Benefit from Senator Yari’s Ramadan Program
- At least 1.25 million Nigerians from 250,000 households will benefit from Senator Abdul'aziz Abubakar Yari's Ramadan food distribution
- Essential food items like grains, tubers, and cooking ingredients will be distributed during Ramadan
- The program aims to assist impoverished families, irrespective of their political ties, ensuring that they receive support
PAY ATTENTION: The 2024 Business Leaders Awards Present Entrepreneurs that Change Nigeria for the Better. Check out their Stories!
Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil societies, courts, and metro
The Holy Month of Ramadan commences on Monday, March 11, heralding the start of Senator Abdulaziz Yari's food distribution initiative, #YariFeeds250k.
Lawal M. Liman, Chairman of the State Distribution Committee, revealed that the program will aid 250,000 households, equivalent to approximately 1,250,000 individuals across five-family households.
Source: Facebook
Speaking from Talata Mafara, Zamfara, Senator Yari's hometown, Liman highlighted the continuity of Yari's commitment to feeding the populace of Zamfara State and emphasised the program's ongoing impact.
PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!
He clarified that the initiative's aim wasn't solely to feed 250,000 individuals but to offer aid to 250,000 households in need during the sacred period of Ramadan.
The chairman said:
“This program is a community-based initiative. The beneficiaries have been identified by members of their communities and community leaders of proven integrity.”
Distribution of food items non-political - Liman
Liman stressed that providing food items like rice, beans, maize, grains, sugar, and other necessities is impartial.
He reiterated that any needy family will be supported, regardless of political affiliations.
He said:
“This is not about party. This initiative is non-political. Senator Yari is for everybody. If you follow his antecedents, you will see that he has always been about making people’s lives better and easier.
“With this initiative, I am sure that even people who are not direct beneficiaries, will benefit from this — because with such a massive influx of foodstuffs, the prices of food"
Tinubu's Ramadan message to wealthy Nigerians as fasting period starts
Amidst this, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called upon affluent Nigerians to support those in need during Ramadan.
He stressed the importance of aiding the vulnerable, highlighting the critical necessity of such gestures during this challenging time.
The president also called upon Nigerians to pray for the nation's unity, peace, and progress during Ramadan.
PAY ATTENTION: Donate to Legit Charity on Patreon. Your support matters!
Source: Legit.ng
