{"id":25388,"date":"2024-04-02T08:30:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T08:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=25388"},"modified":"2024-04-02T08:30:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T08:30:33","slug":"aliko-dangote-foundation-distributes-rice-to-17-states-across-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/04\/02\/aliko-dangote-foundation-distributes-rice-to-17-states-across-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Aliko Dangote Foundation Distributes Rice to 17 States Across Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-dyvqt-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-dyvqt-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-9\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-254\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d7e14adc-eb2e-4966-b336-98091acc6cb0\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has commenced the distribution of over one million 10kg bags of rice to local governments across Nigeria, with 17 states already receiving their allocations.<\/p>\n<p>Zouera Youssoufou, the Managing Director and CEO of ADF, affirmed the Foundation&#8217;s commitment to ensuring that all local governments in Nigeria receive their share of rice before the end of the Ramadan period.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborating with reputable NGOs, civil societies, and religious organizations, the Foundation aims to distribute donations to the most vulnerable individuals in every state and local government across Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Guided by a vision of empowering Africans to achieve self-actualization and full potential, the Foundation believes in providing opportunities for individuals to thrive regardless of their circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the ADF flagged off the distribution of rice in Kano and Lagos, with President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, emphasizing his dedication to assisting all tiers of government in poverty alleviation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The food intervention program reflects the Foundation&#8217;s commitment to compassion and solidarity, addressing the economic challenges faced by Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State commended Aliko Dangote&#8217;s philanthropy and urged other wealthy Nigerians to support government efforts in providing palliatives to mitigate economic hardships.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State lauded the Foundation&#8217;s distribution of 80,000 bags of rice, highlighting its focus on people&#8217;s welfare over profit.<\/p>\n<p>Fatima Aliko-Dangote, Group Executive Director of Commercial Operations at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), highlighted the Foundation&#8217;s additional initiatives, including daily bread distribution and investments in women&#8217;s businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has commenced the distribution of over one million 10kg bags of rice to local governments across Nigeria, with 17 states already receiving their allocations. 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