Ramadan: Foundation supports widows with food, cash in Niger
By Rita Iliya
The Nuhu Ango Foundation, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Saturday donated food items and cash to 60 widows to assist them during the Ramadan period.
Hajiya Asaba Garba, wife of the founder, said the support was in line with her late husband’s vision of assisting the less privileged.
Garba, who is the Zonal Coordinator, Federal Resource Centre, Minna, reaffirmed her commitment to sustaining the legacy of her husband.
“I will continue to extend a hand of fellowship to the less privileged in the society,” she said.
According to her, the foundation had trained 100 beneficiaries in various skills, including shoe making, baking, ICT, and provided them with starter packs.
“The foundation also provided stationeries to schools, supported widows with food items and cash during festive periods,” she added.
In his remarks, the Emir of Minna, Dr Umar Farouk, described the founder as someone who was passionate about education and the welfare of the less privileged.
He said that the founder, Prof. Nuhu Ango was a generous person, who supported others during his lifetime.
The emir, who was represented by Alhaji Abubakar Bosso, Mabudin Minna, urged the beneficiaries to consider themselves lucky and use the support to improve their lives.
Also speaking, Mr Abu Nmodu, Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Chapter, pledged the union’s support for the foundation’s sustainability.
He described the founder as a gentle, respectful, and good-hearted individual, whose impact would not be forgotten.
In their separate remarks, the beneficiaries, which included Ramatu Aminu, Aishatu Mohammed, and Maryam Aliyu, prayed for the soul of the founder and thanked the foundation for the support.
They said the food stuff and cash came handy and would go a long way in supporting them and their families during the Ramadan period. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Edith Bolokor and Yakubu Uba
