The Aliko Dangote Foundation has launched a distribution of 40,000 bags of rice to all 20 local government areas in Ogun State, prioritizing People Living with Disabilities and other vulnerable groups. At the flag-off ceremony in Abeokuta, Governor Dapo Abiodun, represented by Secretary to the State Government Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, commended the Foundation for its timely intervention.
Governor Abiodun praised the Foundation’s partnership with the state in various sectors, including health, empowerment, and security. He highlighted the Foundation’s crucial roles during the Covid-19 pandemic and its support for the state’s security architecture. “Corporate organizations should emulate the Dangote Foundation’s example of prioritizing care for people,” he said.
The Governor warned against selling the food items, emphasizing that anyone caught would face consequences. He assured that the state would monitor the distribution to ensure the intended beneficiaries receive the rice.
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Earlier, Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Mrs. Funmi Efuape, welcomed the initiative and acknowledged the Foundation’s support for the state government. The Head of Operations, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr. Victor Edero, explained that the National Food Intervention programme aims to contribute to the federal government’s efforts for food security, focusing on health, empowerment, and nutrition.
The Iyaloja General of Ogun State, Mrs. Yemisi Abbas, thanked the Dangote Group for its consistent support and requested a loan scheme to empower the people. Representatives of various groups, including People Living with Disabilities, Trade Council, and Youth Council, expressed gratitude to Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the state government for their collaboration.
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