The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, flagged off the distribution of palliative items to less privileged and vulnerable persons in the Emirate on Monday.
The items are part of those donated to the state by the Aliko Dangote Foundation, aimed at alleviating the suffering currently being experienced by people.
Speaking at the venue of the distribution in his palace, the Emir commended the donors for their kind gesture, which he said would go a long way in bringing relief to the beneficiaries.
The Emir, who was represented by the District Head of Bauchi, Alhaji Nuru Adamu Jumba, called on other philanthropists to emulate this gesture, considering the economic situation in the country.
Rilwanu Adamu stated that prior to the commencement of the Ramadan fast, there was great concern about the challenges faced by many families who could barely afford to feed themselves.
In his remarks, the representative of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Alhaji Sani Suleiman, disclosed that 250,000 10-kilogram bags of rice were donated to the state by the Foundation for onward distribution to the less privileged and vulnerable persons.
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Alhaji Suleiman also assured that there would be more support to the state after the Ramadan period.
Also speaking, the Chief Imam of ATBU Mosque, Professor Mansur Isa Yelwa, called on the Aliko Dangote Foundation to utilize Islamic organizations in reaching out to the needy across the state.
In his remarks, the representative of Dangote Foundation partners from Cancer Care Nigeria, Zakariah Paul, pledged sustained collaboration with the Foundation to improve the well-being of the people.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of Bauchi Muslim Coalition (BMCC), who is spearheading the exercise, Professor Salisu Shehu represented by Dr Muhammad Alkali, explained that BMCC came into being during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist the people during the lockdown.
He thanked the Aliko Dangote Foundation for the gesture and assured of continued collaboration towards providing succor to people.