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By Our Correspondent
Kano State Government yesterday constituted a committee on 2024 Ramadan Feeding Programme (RFP).
The Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo at the inauguration emphasized that the program was designed to assist residents of the state, transcending political affiliations.
A press statement by the Deputy Governor’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu on Wednesday, said his principal urged the committee to strategize the distribution of food across designated areas in the state.
He however stressed the importance of completing their task within five days.
The Deputy governor emphasized the need to review previous reports, ensuring tangible results to address existing gaps.
The committee’s terms of reference include identifying key distribution spots within the 8 metropolitan local governments and 36 local government areas of the state, recommending breakfast menus for the targeted Muslim ummah during Ramadan, and identifying individuals or groups deserving of government goodwill as a Ramadan gesture.
Expressing gratitude to the people of the state for their ongoing support, the Comr. Gwarzo underlined the commitment of the administration led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Ahmad Tijjani Auwal, speaking on behalf of the committee, thanked the state government for entrusting them with this crucial Ramadan feeding task. He assured that the committee would work diligently to fulfill its mandate.
Auwal also called on philanthropists in the state to support the program, ensuring its success and widespread benefits during the Holy Ramadan month.
Other members of the committee includes Aisha Lawan Saji (Commissioner of Women Affairs), Amina Abdullahi (Commissioner of Special Duties), Umar Haruna Doguwa (Commissioner of Education), Baba Halilu Dantiye (Commissioner of Information), among others.