At the official flag-off in Abuja, Fatima Abdurrahman, Senior Special Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, announced the donation of 10,000 bags of 10kg rice to the FCT, to be distributed to the poor and underprivileged.

“This intervention is part of our commitment to supporting all levels of government in easing the burden on citizens,” Abdurrahman stated, adding that the initiative debuted in 2024 with N15 billion worth of food distributed across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas.

In Kogi State, the response was even larger. The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Rabietu Okute, confirmed the receipt of 40,000 bags of rice, with distribution already underway since March 26, 2025.

The food items were shared through all 21 Local Government Areas and 239 wards, reaching groups such as the disabled and the state’s 23 orphanages. A 12-person committee per LGA was established to ensure transparent and targeted distribution, following Governor Usman Ododo’s directive.

“We are deeply grateful to the Aliko Dangote Foundation,” said Okute. “This gesture is not just a donation—it’s a lifeline.”

Speaking on behalf of ADF during the Kogi distribution, Ademola Adeyemi, GM of Community Affairs at Dangote Cement Plc, noted the effort would further strengthen the relationship between the company and the state.

The Foundation’s CEO, Zouera Youssoufou, described the national food programme as a heartfelt mission to reduce hunger and give back to society.

“Alhaji Aliko Dangote is passionate about philanthropy and committed to building a better, hunger-free Nigeria,” she said.

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The Aliko Dangote Foundation has announced the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project, valued at N16 billion, to support one million vulnerable Nigerians nationwide.

Chairman Aliko Dangote, represented by his daughter Marya Aliko-Dangote, unveiled the initiative during the inaugural ceremony in Kano.

He emphasized that the program aligns with the foundation’s commitment to compassion, solidarity, and shared responsibility in addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges.

Key Highlights of the Initiative

• One million bags of 10kg rice will be distributed across 774 Local Councils to reach those most in need.
• State-level collaboration will ensure equitable food distribution to vulnerable populations.
• The foundation’s broader efforts include hunger relief, water supply, healthcare, education, and economic empowerment.

Dangote urged industrialists and firms to join in combating hunger, stressing the need for public-private partnerships to complement government efforts in addressing the food crisis.

This initiative reaffirms the foundation’s commitment to improving livelihoods and reducing poverty across Nigeria.

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