Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has revealed that his administration has allocated N8 billion for this year’s Ramadan feeding programme to support the less privileged during the fasting period.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, on Saturday.

According to the statement, the governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Farouk Ibrahim, revealed this while speaking during the flag-off of the distribution of 1,250 cartons of dates donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, on Friday.

The governor emphasized the government’s commitment to alleviating hunger during the holy month.

“This year, we have allocated N8 billion for the Ramadan feeding programme to ensure that the less privileged have access to food during this sacred period,” Yusuf stated.

He expressed gratitude to the Consul-General of Saudi Arabia in Kano, Khalil Adamawi, for the donation, noting that this was the fourth time the state had received such humanitarian support from the Kingdom.

“The donation comes at the right time when we are making concerted efforts to provide food items to those in need, considering the economic hardship faced by citizens,” he added.

The governor also highlighted the increasing pressure on the state’s resources due to its reputation as the most peaceful state in Nigeria, which has attracted a growing population.

“Kano is the only inland of peace in northern Nigeria, and as a result, the pressure on the government, infrastructure, and healthcare system is enormous,” he said.

The governor used the occasion to appeal to the Saudi Arabian government to consider building a psychiatric hospital and renovating the Displaced Children Camp in Kano to improve the well-being of vulnerable groups.

In his remarks, the Commissioner for Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Kibiya, commended Saudi Arabia for its continued humanitarian support, describing the Kingdom as a strong pillar of humanitarian affairs globally.”

Meanwhile, the Consul-General, Ahmad Adamawi, reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Kano State, particularly in humanitarian aid.

Kano gov’t allocates N8bn for Ramadan feeding programme