Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has launched the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos State.
President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, represented by the Executive Director in the group, Hajiya, Marya Dangote, said the gesture was part of the over one million 10kg bags of rice that would be distributed to reach one million vulnerable people in the 774 local governments in the country.
Speaking at the launch in Alausa, Ikeja, Dangote said the distribution of the 80,000 bags of 10kg rice was another demonstration of the foundation’s commitment to upholding the values of compassion and solidarity that were at the core of humanity
Noting that the distribution of the rice was in addition to the daily distribution of thousands of loaves of bread in Lagos, Dangote said with the initiative, the foundation aspired to ameliorate some of the burdens faced by vulnerable communities across Lagos State.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, lauded the initiatives of Dangote to ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians.
He praised him for showing compassion to the needy in the society.
Dr Hamzat, who received the ADF delegate led by its Trustee, Hajiya Marya Aliko Dangote and Managing Director of the Foundation, Mrs Zouera Youssoufou, expressed gratitude for the consistency of the foundation in spreading love and charity among Lagosians, which he described as one of the importance of Ramadan and Lent.
Sanwo-Olu said the gesture showed that the leadership of the foundation prioritised the welfare of the people beyond the pursuit of profit and accumulation of wealth.
