Kano Government Inaugurates Ramadan feeding Committee

By Salihu Ali, Kano

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As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, the Kano state government in North West Nigeria, has inaugurated a Feeding Committee to handle Ramadan Feeding Programme (RFP).

A press Statement by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the Press Secretary to Kano Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo said, the feeding Committee is designed to foster unity and render support during the fasting period.

Gwarzo emphasized that the programme is aimed to assist all residents of the state, irrespective of political affiliations.

The Deputy Governor urged the committee to strategize the distribution of food across designated areas in the state, highlighting the importance of completing their task within five days.

He emphasized the need to review previous reports, ensuring tangible results to address existing gaps.

The committee’s terms of reference include identifying key distribution spots within the 8 metropolitan local governments and 36 local government areas of the state, recommending breakfast menus for the targeted Muslim ummah during Ramadan, and identifying individuals or groups deserving of government goodwill as a Ramadan gesture.

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Gwarzo stressed the commitment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration towards ensuring the welfare and wellbeing of citizens.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Ahmad Tijjani Auwal, speaking on behalf of the committee, thanked the state government for entrusting them with the crucial Ramadan feeding task.

He assured that the committee would work diligently to fulfill its mandate.

Auwal also called on philanthropists in the state to support the programme, ensuring its success and widespread benefits during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Other members of the committee include Aisha Lawan Saji, Commissioner of Women Affairs, Amina Abdullahi Commissioner of Special Duties, Umar Haruna Doguwa Commissioner of Education, Baba Halilu Dantiye Commissioner of Information, among others.

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