Dangote Foundation’s Grand Gesture: 80,000 Bags of Rice Donated to Alleviate Hardship in Lagos
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) took a significant step towards alleviating the economic difficulties faced by many Lagosians by donating 80,000 bags of rice on Wednesday. This philanthropic effort was unveiled at the State House, Ikeja, Lagos, in a ceremony attended by notable figures including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Aliko Dangote himself, the chairman of the foundation.
This donation forms a part of a more extensive initiative aimed at distributing over a million bags of 10kg rice across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, targeting one million vulnerable individuals. Dangote shared that this gesture underlines the foundation’s deep-seated commitment to fostering the values of compassion and humanity, especially in challenging times.
The distribution of rice in Lagos is just one facet of the foundation’s broader efforts to support underprivileged communities throughout the state. Dangote highlighted an ongoing initiative that provides 12,500 loaves of bread daily across Lagos, further exemplifying the foundation’s dedication to easing the burdens faced by the less fortunate.
Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the Dangote Foundation’s initiatives for their profound impact on the lives of many Nigerians, acknowledging Aliko Dangote’s exceptional dedication to societal welfare over profit maximisation. The governor’s commendation underscored the importance of such philanthropic efforts in times of global uncertainty and economic strain.
The foundation’s decision to extend its traditional Ramadan food distribution beyond the Muslim community reflects a recognition of the widespread hardship caused by soaring food prices. This year’s distribution aims to support communities of all faiths across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, highlighting a nationwide commitment to community support and unity.
Zouera Youssoufou, CEO of the ADF, and Fatima Aliko-Dangote, Group Executive Director Commercial Operations at Dangote Industries Limited, elaborated on the foundation’s collaborative efforts with NGOs, civil societies, and religious bodies to ensure aid reaches those most in need. The foundation’s initiatives, including empowering 40,000 disadvantaged women in Lagos, are guided by a vision of empowering Africans to realise their full potential.
The article also touched on the Dangote Group’s significant investments in nutrition, including food fortification efforts with iodised salt and vitamin A fortified sugar. The Group’s active promotion of food fortification across the Nigerian food industry exemplifies its commitment to improving national nutrition standards and addressing the food crisis head-on.
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