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Dangote foundation distributes 35,000 rice bags to Kaduna state’s 23 LGAs

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1 year ago

May 9, 2025

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has distributed 35,000 bags of rice to all 23 Local Government Areas in Kaduna State as part of its National Food Intervention Project

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has distributed 35,000 bags of rice, each weighing 10 kilograms, across all 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.

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This initiative is part of the foundation’s annual National Food Intervention Project, which aims to provide support to over one million disadvantaged Nigerians throughout the country.

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, expressed his gratitude to Aliko Dangote and his Foundation for their ongoing dedication to combating hunger and poverty within Nigeria.

He noted that each of the 23 local government areas would receive 1,522 bags of rice, emphasizing that the foundation’s interventions have been effectively targeted and have made a significant impact on the beneficiaries.

“The Aliko Dangote’s social protection initiatives align with the policies and programs of our administration on social investment,” Governor Sani stated.

The Governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Sani Liman Kila, during the flag-off ceremony for the rice distribution in Kaduna on Thursday, underscored the state administration’s commitment to delivering essential services, with a strong focus on health, education, and social protection.

“Since the inception of our administration, we have impacted the lives of our citizens through the delivery of basic services with a focus on health, education and social protection. We have been supporting economic recovery through inclusive growth and development, financial inclusion and literacy for the poor and vulnerable, humanitarian response focusing on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and improving peace, safety and security,” he elaborated.

Governor Sani also pledged to continue collaborating with people-focused foundations like the Aliko Dangote Foundation to improve the living conditions of the poor and vulnerable populations within Kaduna State.

“We will continue to partner with people-focused foundations like Aliko Dangote Foundation to improve the living conditions of the poor and vulnerable in our state,” he affirmed.

Speaking at the distribution event, Sadiq Ahmed, representing the Aliko Dangote Foundation, conveyed that the initiative embodies compassion, solidarity, and a sense of shared responsibility.

“The distribution of palliatives reflects our commitment to supporting our communities in line with our core values,” Mr. Ahmed said.

He further explained that the foundation’s nationwide project aims to reach over one million less privileged Nigerians, with the distribution efforts spanning all 774 local government areas across the country.

Mr. Sadiq highlighted that this initiative reflects the Foundation’s response to the prevailing economic challenges in the nation, emphasizing that the distribution of palliatives “reflects a commitment to supporting our communities in line with our core values.”

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Kaduna Steps Up Ebola Surveillance and Public Awareness

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3 hours ago

October 21, 2026

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Kaduna Ebola surveillance is being strengthened through health facility preparedness, public awareness campaigns and planned sensitisation at key entry points.

The Kaduna State Government has stepped up Ebola surveillance and preventive measures, including strengthening health facility preparedness and expanding public awareness campaigns, as authorities work to prevent a possible outbreak.

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The Director of Public Health at the state Ministry of Health, Dr Sadique Abubakar, disclosed the measures in an interview with PUNCH Online on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following a meeting to assess the Ebola situation and identify necessary preventive actions.

Abubakar said the government was working to improve the readiness of health facilities while educating residents about Ebola prevention and the importance of strict infection prevention and control practices.

“We have already identified the necessary actions that we will continue to take. Part of them is strengthening facility readiness and awareness,” he said.

He explained that community sensitisation remained central to the state’s preparedness strategy, with health officials developing messages to inform the public about the disease and ways to reduce the risk of transmission.

“We are currently developing messages to distribute across various media platforms. We will also engage the media in sensitising the community through radio, television and other channels,” Abubakar said.

The government is also planning awareness campaigns at key entry points, including motor parks and railway stations, to reach travellers and other members of the public with relevant health information.

According to the director, these efforts form part of broader preparations to ensure Kaduna can respond effectively to a potential public health emergency.

Abubakar added that the Ministry of Health would issue a public health advisory to guide residents on precautions and other relevant information concerning Ebola.

“Usually, when we have issues of public health concern, we release public health advisories,” he said.

He assured residents that the government would continue reviewing its preparedness plans and provide updates as additional measures were developed.

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The director urged the public to follow official health information and observe recommended preventive measures while the state strengthens its readiness against a possible Ebola outbreak.