Katsina charity foundation feeds 3,000 patients, frees 31 inmates

The Katsina Charity Support Foundation has fed about 3,000 patients in hospitals and the visitors’ house (Gidan Baki), and also facilitated the release of 31 inmates in the state.

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This is contained in the foundation’s Ramadan report compiled by a 19-member committee and made available to newsmen in Katsina on Saturday.

The report was signed by the committee’s Chairman, Alhaji Lawal Aliyu-Lawal, and the Secretary, Malam Danjuma Katsina.

According to the report, the foundation, established in 2020, aims to assist less privileged individuals during the holy month of Ramadan.

The committee stated that the foundation mobilised funds ranging from N1,000 to N1 million through contributions by well-meaning individuals, particularly those in the Katsina Times Forum WhatsApp group.

According to the report, the foundation raised a total of N6.149 million in 2025.

“The foundation operates with three committees. The first is focused on freeing prisoners to allow them to observe the Ramadan fast with their families.

“The second is in charge of cooking, packaging, and delivering food to hospitals and Katsina Gidan Baki.

“The third committee handles purchasing and delivering food items and cash assistance to less privileged individuals on the outskirts of Katsina.”

The report said from its inception in 2020 through to 2025, the foundation had gathered and donated a total of N30 million to support less privileged persons during the Ramadan period.

“The foundation also partners with Mobile Media Crew, Katsina Post, Verified News, and Jakadiya Radio and Television.

“Its activities are actively supported and promoted by the Katsina Times Media Group, publishers of Katsina Times Online, Katsina City News magazine, and Taskar Labarai.”

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