Yemi Obafemi
Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) for showing compassion to the vulnerable in the country through the distribution of rice to Lagos resident.
The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) commenced the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos state as part of measures to tackle the hardship in the country.
The governor in his remark, said the gesture of distribution of 80,000 bags of 10kg rice shows that the leadership of the Foundation prioritize the welfare of the people beyond the pursuit of profit and accumulation of wealth.During the flag off in Alausa, President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote,, said the distribution of the 80,000 bags of 10kg rice is in addition to the daily distribution of 12,500 loaves of bread in Lagos.
He added that the flag off is another demonstration of the foundation’s commitment to upholding the values of compassion and solidarity that are at the core of humanity.
He noted that the gesture is part of the over one million 10kg bags of rice that would be distributed to reach one million vulnerable people in the 774 local government areas of the country.
Dangote said with the initiative, the foundation aspires to ameliorate some of the burdens faced by vulnerable communities across Lagos State.
