Dangote Foundation Distributes 30,000 Bags of Rice in Osun

Samuel Mobolaji

It was the turn of Osun State for the National Food Intervention programme by the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) as the Foundation began the distribution of 30,000 bags of rice for the economically vulnerable in the state.

The State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who flagged off the distribution, expressed gratitude to Africa’s foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote and the Aliko Dangote Foundation for the unwavering commitment to the well-being of the vulnerable as well as the fight against hunger and poverty in Nigeria and Africa.

Adeleke said, the distribution of 30,000 bags of 10 kg size of rice to all vulnerable groups in all the local government areas of Osun state, would go a long way in alleviating the food crisis facing them due to the food inflation ravaging the country and Africa at large.

Adeleke, who was represented by the state’s commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Otunba Tola Faseru, said, “The distribution of these bags of rice to the indigents is a significant step towards addressing food security and poverty alleviation in the state. I must commend the efforts of the foundation again in making life meaningful to this set of people who need food assistance.”

He noted that many vulnerable groups and their members will benefit from the rice distribution, particularly people with disability (PWD), the aged, motherless babies’ homes, youth groups, farmers, artisans and many more.

The governor emphasised the need for continuous collaboration with the foundation on initiatives that bring relief to the vulnerable in the country. He added that, it is on record that his administration continues to provide relief to the people of Osun via several palliative initiatives.

Head of Operations, ADF, and Mr. Victor Ejiro said, the Foundation has continuously targeted one million vulnerable Nigerians in its Annual National Food Intervention Programme.

He stated that the 2025 rice distribution program is targeted at beneficiaries in all the 774 local governments in Nigeria, adding that this is a direct response to cushioning the effects of the harsh economic conditions among the vulnerable.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Olaniran Atidade described the Foundation’s gesture as a significant effort towards food security and poverty alleviation.