A non-governmental organisation, Almuhibba Foundation, on Tuesday commenced the distribution of food items to no fewer than 5,000 less- privileged persons in Bauchi state to cushion their hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items distributed were rice ,macaroni, sugar and food seasoning, among others.
Speaking at the occasion, the Director, Almuhibba Foundation, Mrs Ladi Ibrahim, said the gesture would not only assist households in this time of need, but also serve as palliative in this Ramadan period.
According to her, the exercise is going on simultaneously across Bauchi, as well as Abuja.
“The distribution will be a continuous exercise and we are targeting 5,000 households across Bauchi state,”she said.
The Director explained that her organisation had also donated 500 bags of grains to the Bauchi State Palliative Committee.
Also speaking at the occasion, Bauchi State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Mrs Suzana Yavala, thanked the organisation for the gesture, describing the timing of the assistance as apt.(NAN)
