Sanwo-Olu Commends Dangote On Rice Distribution

By Mohammed Adekola

Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of 80,000, 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos state.

Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, who was represented by an Executive Director of the Group, Hajiya, Marya Dangote noted that the gesture was part of the over 1 million 10kg bags of rice that would be distributed to reach one million people in the 774 local government areas of the country.

Speaking at the flag-off in Alausa, Dangote said the distribution of the 80,000 bags of 10kg rice was another demonstration of the foundation’s commitment to upholding the values of compassion and solidarity that are at the core of humanity.

Hajiah noted that the distribution of the rice was in addition to the daily distribution of thousands of loaves of bread in Lagos, Dangote stressed that with the initiative, the foundation aspires to ameliorate some of the burdens faced by vulnerable communities across Lagos state.

Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, applauded the initiatives of Dangote to ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians, while praising him for showing compassion to the needy in the society.

Hamzat, who received the ADF delegate led by its Trustee, Marya Aliko Dangote and Managing Director of the Foundation, Mrs. Zouera Youssoufou, on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, expressed gratitude for the consistency of the foundation in spreading love and charity across Lagosians, which he described as one of the importance of Ramadan and Lent season.

Sanwo-Olu said the gesture of distribution of 80,000 bags of 10kg rice shows that the leadership of the Foundation prioritize the welfare of the people beyond the pursuit of profit and accumulation of wealth.

The Governor said: “Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian that has chosen to be different. You have choices but you have made the right one which is caring for the vulnerable. I appreciate Mr. Aliko Dangote for extending his kind gestures to the people at the bottom of the pyramid and we are grateful for supporting us in government.

“There is a lot of global disruption in different parts of the world, and it is a tough time to be in a position of leadership,” he added.