Jigawa targets eight million meals
The Jigawa state government has unveiled an expansive Ramadan welfare programme targeting civil servants, students and vulnerable residents, with plans to serve over eight million meals across 640 centres statewide.
The Jigawa state government has unveiled an expansive Ramadan welfare programme targeting civil servants, students and vulnerable residents, with plans to serve over eight million meals across 640 centres statewide.
Governor Umar Namadi said this during the kick-off of distribution of food items assistance to civil servants of the state at Banquet Hall, Dutse.
The governor, who expressed appreciation to entire workers in all the ministries, departments and agencies for their teamwork and dedication in the civil service, described the initiative as part of the administration’s annual workers’ welfare package.
He explained that the Ramadan feeding programme is currently ongoing in about 640 centres spread across 287 political wards, with no fewer than 420 beneficiaries at each centre daily.
According to him, the programme is structured to provide more than eight million meals throughout the fasting period. Each meal consists of Jollof rice, Kunu and Kose, aimed at easing the burden on families.
He noted that beyond its humanitarian objective, the initiative is designed to stimulate the local economy, as nearly 6,000 individuals including vendors, cooks and supervisors have been engaged in the process.
Namadi said that at least 562 Tsangaya schools in the 27 local government areas would benefit from the gesture.
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Describing Ramadan as a month of compassion and sacrifice, the governor said the welfare intervention underscored his administration’s unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of civil servants and their families.
“It became necessary to provide these essential items during this period to ensure that our dedicated workforce and their families are supported,” he said.
He urged residents to be kind, generous and unite as taught by Prophet Muhammad.
The governor urged residents to be their “brother’s keeper,” stressing simple acts of kindness could strengthen social bonds and promote solidarity in communities.
He said the Ministry of Social Duties and Humanitarian Affairs, with Office of Head of Civil Service, would
