Foundation distributes items to Flood Victims in Borno

Abubakar Mohammed, Maiduguri

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The Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation has distributed relief materials to flood victims in Borno State

The Foundation’s Executive Director, Prince Sulayman Olagunju, who led a delegation to Maiduguri, the state capital extended condolences to the flood victims

During his visit, Prince Olagunju offered heartfelt sympathies to the Borno State government and its people for the lives lost in the disaster, praying for the deceased and seeking Allah’s comfort for their families.

The Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation has been actively distributing relief materials to affected individuals.

So far, they have provided ₦25 million worth of aid to 250 individuals residing in the 505 housing estate and nearby communities.

These essential supplies include rice, beans, cooking oil, toiletries, sanitary items, and towels. Each beneficiary receives no less than 10 items from the relief package.

As part of their ongoing efforts, the foundation is set to distribute a total of ₦100 million worth of materials, with plans to reach a total of 1,200 flood victims before their departure from Maiduguri.

Prince Olagunju thanked the Borno State government, especially the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, for supporting the foundation’s activities and ensuring the smooth distribution of relief materials.

He also acknowledged the continued partnership with Human Appeal UK, which has enabled various humanitarian projects, including borehole installations and emergency relief efforts across Nigeria.

Other key officials from the foundation, including Mujeedah Aleem, Yusuf Adelakun, Idris Kasumu, and Adeyemi Adebayo, were part of the delegation.

They expressed their gratitude for the warm reception and the strong cooperation with the local authorities.

The Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation, headquartered in Lagos, operates across 26 Nigerian states with the help of seven permanent staff members and a large network of volunteers.

The foundation, in partnership with Human Appeal UK, committed resources to support those affected by the flooding in the region.

 

 

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