From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Zakat and Endowment Agency ( SoZEA) says it supported no fewer than 18,400 families across 87 districts in 23 local government areas of the state during the last Ramadan fast.
The Executive Chairman of the Agency, Mallam Lawal Maidoki, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the special support to orphans and the needy by the state government.
Maidoki said over N727,120,000 was provided by Governor Ahmec Aliyu to support vulnerable people during the period, aimed at reducing their sufferings.
According to him, the special initiative also covered the Eid-el-Fitr period.
“The support includes food, clothing materials, and cash targeting the most vulnerable members of our society. We are glad to see the smiles on the faces of our beneficiaries.
“With the intervention, 100 vulnerable orphans in each district received Sallah clothes and a cash donation of N10,000 each.
“Additionally, 100 vulnerable individuals, including widows, elderly persons, the disabled, and needy Islamic teachers, were provided with a 25-kilogram bag of rice and N10,000 in cash support each,” Maidoki said.
He said that the support was a testament to Governor Aliyu’s commitment to the welfare of citizens, including vulnerable people.
The Executive Chairman also expressed gratitude to Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko for donating 10,000 clothing materials and ten million naira to support orphans, displaced persons and the needy across the 23 local government areas of the state.
“The gesture has undoubtedly contributed significantly to alleviating poverty and bringing joy to those celebrating Eid-el-Fitr,” he said.
Maidoki extended profound gratitude to Governor Aliyu and his administration for the unwavering support and vision for a more compassionate society.
