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Dangote, Gates foundations, others sign MoU on immunisation in Chad

Dangote, Gates foundations, others sign MoU on immunisation in Chad

Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global health partners to strengthen routine immunisation in Chad.

This is contained in a statement from the Aliko Dangote Foundation and signed by Anthony Chiejina on Tuesday in Abuja.

Chiejina said other partners who sealed agreement are the Gates Foundation, GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, and the Government of Chad.

He said the MoU would help Chad to strengthen routine immunisation across the country’s 13 provinces over the next three years.

He said was building on an initial agreement signed in 2019 which covered 3 provinces.

Chiejina said the Managing Director/CEO of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou, signed the MoU on behalf of the Foundation.

He added that Youssoufou emphasised the importance of collaboration and sustained investment in health systems to protect every child in Chad.

“This partnership is a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved when governments, development partners, and philanthropic organisations unite for a common goal.

”By strengthening routine immunisation and working to eradicate polio, we are giving children in Chad the chance to live healthier, more productive lives,” Youssoufou said.

Chiejina said that the three-year initiative would support Chad to increase routine immunisation coverage, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach areas.

He added that it would mobilise resources and technical expertise to interrupt any remaining transmission of the poliovirus and enhance disease surveillance, health worker training, and vaccine supply chains.

”(It will) to promote community engagement using Community Reorientation Women Network initiative for demand generation for immunisation services and build sustainable local capacity to maintain high immunisation coverage beyond the duration of the MoU.”

The Government of Chad was represented by Prime Minister Allamaye Halina, and the Minister of Public Health, Abdelmadjid Abderahim, among others.

Halina underscored Chad’s commitment to achieving universal immunisation coverage and eliminating preventable childhood diseases.

The CEO of GAVI, Mrs Sania Nishtar, who joined the meeting virtually from Geneva said: “We would like to congratulate the government of Chad for the immense achievement with the previous MoU and the increases that has been recorded in vaccination coverages particularly with the reduction in zero dose children from 45% in 2017 to 16% in 2024.”

President of Global Development of the Gates Foundation, Chris Elias, said the new MoU was a vehicle to achieve the ambitions of the new Chadian 2025-2030 National Immunization Strategy.

Elias said it would set the country on the path to achieving the 80 per cent vaccination coverage target in Penta 3 from the current 67 per cent coverage.

“At the Gates Foundation, we reaffirm our commitment to the government of Chad to help it deliver its National Immunisation Strategy by providing a financing commitment of $3 million USD over the three years which will resource both the MoU implementation and the vaccination coverage survey.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Dangote Cement empowers 50 farmers for agro-business

Dangote Cement empowers 50 farmers for agro-business

The Dangote Cement has launched a Farmers Empowerment Programme (FEP) in Benue to support the government’s food security efforts.

The initiative is aimed at enabling 50 farmers to produce subsistence and cash crops in commercial quantity from Benue, which is considered to be the food basket of the nation.

The programme is coming barely two months after the company empowered businesswomen in Gboko with cash grants, thus deepening business activities in the State.

Earlier, the company had increased bursary payments to students of host communities by more than 100 per cent.

Speaking on Thursday at the launch of the programme, General Manager Social Performance, Johnson Kor, described the programme as ‘historic and innovative.’

He said the beneficiaries were selected from the company’s host communities of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue.

According to him, the beneficiaries were carefully selected from the six catchment areas of the Local Government.

Kor said that the projects have been earmarked for the communities as captured in the extant Community Development Agreement (CDA), adding that the contents of the CDA are progressively being executed.

“Today we are witnessing an historic occasion in our journey of mutual development. Farmers Empowerment Programme is the first programme to be launched since we signed the CDA with the immediate host communities in December 2024,” he said.

In his speech, Plant Director, Dangote Cement, Gboko Plant, Munusamy Murugan, said the company would also support farmers with fertilizers, Agro chemicals, Knapsack Sprayers and various types of seedlings.

Murugan, who was represented by Head of Production Department, Soom Kiishi, said: “This is the first batch but certainly just the beginning, and certainly not the end. We plan it to be an annual event, but the choice of the Farmers programme may change, depending on the choice of the benefiting communities.”

He said other economic empowerment programmes are lined up in the coming weeks.

“The Youth Empowerment Programme will soon be launched, and selected beneficiaries will receive training in Welding & Fabrication, and Solar Electrical Installation from professional personnel,” he added.

He said that the company’s scholarship scheme cuts across students from various disciplines and tertiary institutions.

 

A Consultant from Abbass Corporate Services, Dr Ahemen Samuel, advised the beneficiaries to make use of the rare opportunity from the Dangote Cement Plc.

The Consultant said the company’s effort would help transform beneficiaries into entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector and enable them to support the government’s food security effort.

Responding, a member of the community, Kwaghgba Isaac, described the FEP as a historic and huge intervention from the company, noting that the effort would not boost subsistence farming and help feed the nation.

He urged members of the communities to sustain the peaceful coexistence currently being enjoyed with the company.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Dangote trains women on recycling to curb plastic pollution

Dangote trains women on recycling to curb plastic pollution

Dangote Cement Plc has instituted its Plastic-to-Fabric initiative in response to growing concerns over plastic pollution and in alignment with Nigeria’s push for a circular economy.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a circular economy is a model of resource management that aims to minimize waste and the use of resources by sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling materials and products.

 

A statement from the Corporate Communications Department of the company said to this end, the company has completed a five-week Plastic-to-Fabric training programme for women at its Obajana Plant.

 

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Plant Director of the Dangote Cement Plant at Obajana, Nawabuddin Azad, said the beneficiaries were selected from the host communities in Kogi.

 

Azad, who was represented by Head of Human Resources and Admin of the Plant, Adeniyi Azeez, said: “As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, inclusive community development, and innovative material reuse, Dangote Cement Plc has successfully concluded a five-week Plastic-to-Fabric training programme at its Obajana Plant.”

 

According to him, the training with the theme: Turning Waste into Opportunity, will help beneficiaries on hands-on skills to repurpose used polypropylene (PP) cement bags into durable, functional fabric-based products.

 

Speaking at the event, Head of Social Performance Dangote Cement Plc in Africa, Mr Wakeel Olayiwola, said: “The training covered a range of practical techniques including washing, cutting, threading, weaving, and basic sewing, enabling participants to produce items such as tote bags, school bags, lunch bags, and purses.”

 

He said that the training programme was hosted in partnership with Ecobarter and facilitated at the Dangote Academy.

 

According to him, the programme focuses on promoting responsible material use while offering economic empowerment through skill development.

 

Mrs Zainab Amir, representing Ecobarter, the company’s partner that facilitated the programme, highlighted peer-led learning as one of its standout features, with more advanced participants assisting others in mastering weaving techniques.

 

She said that the event marked a celebration of community-driven innovation and reinforced the company’s dedication to creating shared value.

 

According to her, the Plastic-to-Fabric initiative is part of the company’s broader effort to support circular economic practices while building resilient, self-sufficient communities around its operations.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Dangote cement deepens government-community engagements in Kogi

Dangote cement deepens government-community engagements in Kogi

By Nana Musa

As part of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festivities, the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has taken significant steps to reinforce its partnerships with government authorities and host communities in Kogi.

 

The Plant Director, Nawabuddin Azad, said the company was scaling up its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts around its catchment areas to deepen these relationships.

 

Azad made this disclosure when he visited the Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, Abdullahi Adamu.

 

The Plant Director said the company has executed several social projects as stipulated in the mutually agreed Community Development Agreement (CDA), adding that the company was sustaining the tempo.

 

According to him, the company is desirous of deepening its collaboration with the Local and the State Government to enable it to sustain its job creation effort and infrastructural development in the State.

 

“Our strategy focuses on creating sustainable livelihoods, while addressing the unique needs of each host community,” Azad said.

 

He commended the chairman for his numerous interventions, and for ensuring that peace prevails in the company’s catchment areas.

 

He said the cement company has contributed enormously to creating social and economic balance for Kogi and Nigeria.

 

In his response, Adamu described the Dangote Cement Plc at Obajana as a national treasure that must be protected through collaborative efforts of all stakeholders, most importantly, the host communities.

 

He urged the host communities to be peaceful and law abiding.

 

Meanwhile, Azad also paid a courtesy visit to Apata and Obajana Plant Communities.

 

He thanked the traditional rulers for their sustained support to the company, saying the relationship is mutually beneficial.

 

In his response, the Olu of Apata, Oba Fredrick Balogun, commended the Plant Director for his foresightedness and being very supportive.

 

The Bajana of Obajana, Idowu Isenibi thanked Azad for his numerous supports, pledging that his community would continue to be the Ambassador of the Dangote Cement.

 

A statement from the company said several social programmes have been executed in the past few years.

 

Some of the projects include: construction of multimillion Naira hospital at Iwaa, women empowerment programmes, scholarship schemes, solar empowerment programme and poultry empowerment programme.

 

Other projects include provision of tricycles, road construction, water supply, electrification, construction of blocks of classrooms, empowerment of corporative societies and farmer empowerment programme.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Obajana plant is the largest cement factory in Sub-Saharan Africa, and it remains a cornerstone of Nigeria’s industrialisation.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Dangote, Niger forge multi-billion Naira agric partnership

Dangote, Niger forge multi-billion Naira agric partnership

 

In a major boost to commercial agriculture in Nigeria, the Dangote Group and the Niger State Government are fostering sectoral partnership worth billions of Naira.

The conglomerate said significant investment has been deployed into the company’s rice production infrastructure in the state, even as it is partnering the Government on the Niger Food initiative.

The Niger Food initiative is an agricultural development programme launched by the State Government in partnership with private sector players like the Dangote Group.

Senior Special Adviser to the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Fatima Abdurrahman, said the company’s state-of-the-art rice mill in Wushishi is “progressing steadily and on track for completion.”

Speaking Thursday at the official opening of the 2025 Niger National Trade Fair in Minna, she said: “As part of our commitment to advancing agriculture, we plan to establish one of the largest rice mills here in Niger State.”

Dangote Group is one of the sponsors of the 21st Trade Fair organized by the Niger Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NCCIMA).

Speaking on the theme: Commercial Agriculture as the Major Contributor to Sub National Economic Growth and National GDP, she said: “This initiative is expected to enhance food security and generate significant employment opportunities for the state’s population.

“This landmark project represents a significant step forward in bolstering the food security initiatives of the State. Upon its delivery, the mill is expected to enhance local rice production, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the agricultural development of Nigeria.”

According to her, the 32 Metric Tonnes Per Hour Mill is a cutting-edge facility developed on a 30-hectare site, designed to enhance rice production and storage capacity in the State.

“This state-of-the-art facility incorporates the latest innovations in rice milling technology, ensuring high efficiency, minimal waste, and premium-quality output. Once operational, it will not only boost local rice production but also strengthen the entire agricultural value chain, from farm to market,” she added.

She said the project was expected to generate employment opportunities, support local farmers with necessary inputs like fertilizer and seedlings, and contribute to the State’s food security goals.

“We will source the rice from local out growers and act as 100% off takers of the production at competitive market prices. The Dangote Rice Mill will also feature an on-site captive power generation facility capable of producing 5.8 megawatts of electricity. The project aligns with broader efforts to reduce reliance on the national grid.”

She added that close to Wushishi, the company is constructing 32 silos, each with a storage capacity of 2,500 metric tons of paddy rice.

In his remark, Gov. Muhammed Bago, who was represented by the Commissioner for Trade, Investment and Industry, Aminu Takuma, said the state government was opening up the state for investment in commercial agriculture.

He commended the Dangote Group, and urged it to take advantage of several investment opportunities and the conducive environment in the state.

He also announced that plans was afoot to make the Niger Trade Fair an international event.

Speaking earlier, President of the Niger Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NCCIMA), Dr Bisi Adeniyi, called on the private sector to take advantage of the massive land in Niger State, and invest in agriculture.

In his remarks, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sabi Abdullahi, who was represented by Dr Suleiman Ladan, said commercial agriculture is central to the President Bola Tinubu economic development agenda.

Dangote funds women entrepreneurs in Benue

Dangote funds women entrepreneurs in Benue

In a bold boost for women entrepreneurship in Nigeria, Dangote Cement Plc has empowered businesswomen in host communities in Benue with cash grants, thus deepening business activities in the State.

 

The women empowerment programme came months after the Dangote Cement in Gboko increased bursary payments to students of host communities by more than 100 per cent.

 

Mr Wakeel Olayiwola, Group Head, Social Performance, Dangote Cement Plc, disclosed this at the ceremony on Wednesday in Gboko.

 

“Through this scheme, selected women entrepreneurs in host communities will receive ₦100,000 grants each to strengthen and expand their businesses.

 

“The financial support aims to boost local enterprise development at the grassroots level, empowering female business owners with capital to scale their operations.

 

‘’Each beneficiary will use the funds to address specific business needs, from purchasing inventory to upgrading equipment, creating tangible economic impact in their communities.”

 

Olayiwola said that the empowerment would boost ability to invest in their families’ education, health, and well-being as well as break the cycle of poverty and enable positive change in their communities.

 

He said the programme would also enable the women to generate more income to reduce over-reliance on their husbands.

 

He said the money is a grant and would not be paid back to the Dangote Cement.

 

Olayiwola said traditional leaders of Quarry, Tse-Kucha, Amua, Mbazembe, Mbatur and Pass Brothers host communities, as well as the Dangote Community Consultative Committee were involved in the selection of beneficiaries.

 

He said the company would monitor progress of the women entrepreneurs and evaluate how the money is being invested.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Dangote Cement Plc and six host communities signed a historic Community Development Agreement (CDA) in 2024.

 

The acting Plant Director, Munusamy Murugan, said the empowerment would be an annual event.

 

Murugan, who was represented by Tavershima Soom, said that other economic empowerment programmes lined up include farmers programme and youth skill acquisition programme.

 

In his remarks, Head of the Social Performance, Gboko Plant, Johnson Kor, said that the company would continue to support members of the communities, urging them to be good ambassadors of the Dangote Cement Plc.

 

Ruth Tser, a beneficiary, said she would invest the money in her cassava farming business, while commending the company for the support.

 

Similarly, Mrs Vishigh Msurshiona, pledged to use the money to grow her trade in commodities.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Dangote pledges petrol price stability

Dangote pledges petrol price stability

By Yunus Yusuf

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stable petrol prices, even as global crude oil prices continue to fluctuate.

This contained in a statement issued on Monday in Lagos by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the company, Mr Anthony Chiejina.

Chiejina stated that the company has consistently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), underscoring its dedication to supporting the Nigerian economy and easing the financial burden on consumers.

“This decision reflects our commitment to delivering affordable, high-quality petroleum products without compromising efficiency or sustainability.”

Chiejina emphasised that Dangote’s efforts align with the Federal Government’s Nigeria First policy, which prioritises local production.

He added that efforts also supports President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at economic recovery and national development.

“Refining petroleum products locally at the world’s largest single-train refinery allows us to significantly contribute to Nigeria’s energy security, conserve foreign exchange, and bolster economic resilience.

“We are deeply grateful to President Tinubu for enabling this through the Naira-for-Crude Initiative, which has helped reduce fuel prices for the benefit of all Nigerians.

“Dangote Petroleum Refinery reassured stakeholders—consumers, partners, and the government—of its continued focus on operational excellence and national service.

“We remain committed to ensuring that the benefits of our local refining capacity are fully realised by Nigerians. Affordability, quality, and national interest will always guide our operations,” he added.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Yakubu Uba

Nigeria SMEs enjoying Dangote support- official 

Nigeria SMEs enjoying Dangote support- official 

By Kayode Adebiyi

Dangote Industries Limited is partnering critical stakeholders in the economy to grow Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria, Senior Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, has said.

 

Speaking at the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing 2025 Nasarawa Trade Fair Exhibition in Lafia, she said the participation of the company and partnership with the Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Nasarawa State Chapter, would help create awareness and scale up small businesses.

 

The Senior Adviser, who was represented by Dr Shuaibu Abdullahi, the company’s National Assembly Liaison Lead, said Dangote Group would continue to partner government and private sectors to develop small businesses.

 

She said: “I am pleased to inform you that in alignment with the theme of this year’s Trade Fair, the Aliko Dangote Foundation and the Bank of Industry (BoI) had entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and established a N5 billion fund dedicated to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria.

 

“This initiative aimed to create at least one million direct jobs by providing financial support to entrepreneurs engaged in manufacturing, agro-processing, and the merchandising of goods made wholly in Nigeria.”

 

She added that the MoU would benefit micro-enterprises like cassava processors, aluminum artisans, poultry farmers, calabash carving groups, small traders, cattle rearing groups, vegetable sellers, market women and artisan groups.

 

She said as part for its support for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, the company had supported Jakura Marble Industry Ltd (JMIL) in electrification.

 

She added that in line with the company’s commitment to supporting small businesses, agriculture, and job creation in Nigeria, Dangote Fertiliser Limited had initiated a comprehensive training programme targeting over one million farmers across the country.

 

“This programme, integral to our agricultural extension services, encompasses Spot Demonstrations, Result Demonstrations, Field Demonstrations, and Soil Sample Collections.

 

“The training is designed to educate farmers on best practices in fertiliser application, aiming to enhance crop yields and promote sustainable farming techniques.

 

“By providing hands-on demonstrations and soil analysis, we strive to empower farmers with the knowledge and tools necessary to improve their productivity and livelihoods.”

 

According to her, the company’s supports for fostering economic development through mineral and agricultural cottage industrialisation” is numerous.

 

“May I also inform this esteemed audience that our sponsorship of numerous Trade Fairs—including this one organised by the Nigerian Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI)—is a key component of our commitment to fostering the growth of trade and small businesses across Nigeria.

 

“By supporting this Trade Fair, we aim to provide micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with platforms to showcase their products, network with potential partners, and access new markets, thereby contributing to the nation’s economic development.

 

“As a company, we are therefore joining NASSI and NACCIMA to call on the public and private sector stakeholders to prioritise MSMES in Nigeria. This is key to our industrialisation effort in Nigeria.”

 

According to her, some of the Strategic Business Units that are participating from the Dangote Group are: Dangote Fertiliser Limited (DFL), Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), Dangote SinoTruck, Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR), Dangote Salt (NASCON) and Dangote Cement Plc.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Nasarawa gov., others woo Dangote at Trade Fair

Nasarawa gov., others woo Dangote at Trade Fair

By Nana Musa

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged Dangote Industries Limited to consider investing in more sectors of the State economy.

The Governor who was speaking at the ongoing Nasarawa Trade Fair Exhibition said Nasarawa is home to solid mineral resources.

He added that the strategic partnership between the duo would speed up Nigeria’s industrialisation programme.

The Governor was represented at the occasion by Hon. Muhammed Otto, Nasarawa State’s Commissioner for Trade, Industry, and Investment.

He commended the Dangote Group for its outstanding performance at the Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited (NSCL).

He expressed confidence that, given this success, the company would be a valuable partner in exploring additional investment opportunities within the state.

In his remarks at the Dangote Special Day, Chairman of the Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Nasarawa State Chapter, Nidan Manasseh, said the Trade Fair which was sponsored by the Dangote Group has been very impactful.

Manasseh advised Dangote Group to scale up its investments in the State by considering other sectors.

“The Nasarawa Trade Fair Exhibition (NASTFE) is a vital catalyst for the State’s economic transformation. This strategic initiative by NASSI directly aligns with Governor Abdullahi Alhaji Sule’s vision to stimulate investment and unlock significant growth.”

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment, Hajiya Khadija Nuhu, said the state was open for business, adding that Dangote Group could be part of the compelling opportunities that abound in the state.

A statement from the Dangote Group’s Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said: “Nasarawa State is central to our overall investment in Nigeria. It is home to Dangote’s Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited (NSCL).

“The sugar project, when completed, will be one of the biggest sugar investments on the African continent.”

The statement quoted the Senior Special Adviser to the Dangote Group’s President, Fatima Abdurrahman, as saying that: “We are not taking this partnership for granted. Our Strategic Business Units (SBUs) are participating”.

According to her, some of the SBUs that are participating from the Dangote Group are: Dangote Fertiliser Limited (DFL), Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), Dangote SinoTruck, Dangote Sugar Refinery, Dangote Salt (NASCON) and Dangote Cement Plc.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Dangote’s N31bn Food Programme boosting FG’s food security efforts 

Dangote’s N31bn Food Programme boosting FG’s food security efforts 

 

For committing N31 billion to its food programme for the second year in a row, Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe said that the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s (ADF) Annual Food Intervention Programme has bolstered Nigeria’s food security.

 

The Foundation had committed N15 billion and N16 billion to its Annual Food Intervention Programme in 2024 and 2025.

 

President Bola Tinubu declared an Emergency on Food Security, while calling on stakeholders to join the fight against hunger and deprivation in the country.

 

Speaking at the flag-off of the distribution of 30,000 bags of 10Kg rice to vulnerable persons in Yobe, Buni said the ADF’s food programme has played a significant role in alleviating hunger.

 

He said that it has also complemented government’s efforts toward achieving food security in the country.

 

Speaking at the event in Damaturu, the state capital, the Governor said the gesture would support government’s ongoing humanitarian efforts.

 

“It is with great pleasure that we are here today for yet another humanitarian assistance. This is the flag-off of the distribution of 30,000 bags of 10Kg parboiled rice to further support our people, specifically the less privileged and vulnerable persons,” he said.

 

The Governor expressed appreciation to the Foundation for its sustained support to the state, especially in the areas of humanitarian aid, primary healthcare and routine immunisation programmes.

 

“This donation is yet another show of solidarity and continuous support to our ongoing efforts to improve food security among vulnerable populations and ease the hardship experienced by displaced persons and victims of recent fire outbreaks in some communities,” he added.

 

He urged community and local government committees to ensure transparency and fairness in the distribution process.

 

According to him, there is the need to give priority to deserving beneficiaries and warned that the government would carefully monitor the exercise.

 

Meanwhile, Dr Mohammed Goje, Executive Secretary of Yobe State Emergency Management Agency(YOSEMA), said the agency would ensure accountability and transparency in the distribution exercise.

 

Speaking at the event, representative of the ADF, Abubakar Muhammed, said the donation was part of the Foundation’s nationwide initiative to ease the economic burden on vulnerable Nigerians.

 

“Alhaji Aliko Dangote, through his Foundation, decided to support the Yobe State government with 30,000 bags of rice to be distributed to vulnerable groups. This support also extends across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory,” he added.

 

The Foundation had earmarked one million bags of 10kg rice to be distributed to all the 774 Local Governments Areas of the country.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

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