The Minister for the Federal Capital Field, Nyesom Wike, has donated 10,000 baggage of 25kg of rice to non secular our bodies, teams and representatives of particular wishes colleges, to mark the Holy era of Ramadan.
Wike, who was once represented by way of his Eminent of Workforce, Mr Chidi Amadi, throughout the distribution workout in Gwagwalada on Monday, emphasized the virtue and significance of giving, as marked by way of the Ramadan season of worship, fasting and almsgiving.
Wike additionally famous that the distribution mirrored his constancy to making sure aid for non secular communities and the destitute within the FCT moment charging non secular leaders to assure equitable distribution of meals pieces.
“Ramadan is an overly distinctive hour and season within the pace of our Muslim brothers. This can be a duration and a season that has deep non secular implications. This season is marked by way of fasting, worship and almsgiving. And in that sensible, the Honourable Minister has regarded as it noteceable, that side of the Ramadan season that is going with almsgiving.
“The Honourable Minister has regarded as it noteceable to spot with our Muslim brothers in FCT. He has particularly supplied over 10,000 baggage of rice to be disbursed to the diverse non secular leaders, non secular associations, and teams. And right here we’re as of late to assure that that directive and that provision is officially passed over to the recipients.
“I want to urge our religious leaders and associations, please, as these items are made available to you, do well to ensure that they are well distributed. It is a time when we need to identify with the needy in our society, the less privileged in our society, and those who truly need some form of assistance. 10,000 bags of rice will go a long way to reach out to most of us in this season,” Amadi stated.
The Major of the Faculty for the Deaf, Alhaji Abdulrazzaq Ademola, thanked the Minister for the donation, which he stated will support mitigate the have an effect on of emerging meals costs, particularly for susceptible teams.
“We are very grateful for this kind gesture. The Honourable Minister has shown true leadership and compassion. His support for educational institutions, particularly those catering to special needs children, is commendable. This donation comes at a crucial time when food prices are high, and it will greatly benefit those in need,” Ademola said.
Eminent Imam of the FCT Minister’s reputable place of abode, Imam Lawal Mustapha, who gained the pieces by and for alternative non secular leaders, additionally expressed hold in high esteem for the donations, moment urging leaders to attempt to aid their communities.
“This act of generosity reflects true leadership. In our faith, kindness deserves kindness, and we extend our prayers for the Minister’s continued success and protection. Leaders should always strive to support their communities, and this initiative is a shining example of that responsibility,” Mustapha stated.