Jigawa Gov’t Approves N2.8bn For Ramadan Feeding

• Jigawa State allocates N2.83 billion for Ramadan Iftar feeding program, targeting 182,700 individuals across 609 feeding centers
• The program will operate for three weeks, benefiting approximately 3.8 million vulnerable people during the Ramadan period

The Jigawa State Government has allocated N2.83 billion for a special Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fast) feeding program to provide meals for the poor and vulnerable individuals in the state.

As stated by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Sagir Musa, the program will operate at 609 feeding centers and focus on supplying three food items daily to 182,700 poor and vulnerable people.

Furthermore, dedicated feeding centers will be established in the state’s ten tertiary institutions.

The statement highlighted that the feeding program would run for three weeks and benefit approximately 3.8 million vulnerable individuals throughout the Ramadan period.

The commissioner noted that these decisions were made during the Wednesday Jigawa State Executive Council meeting, emphasizing that the program aims to alleviate the hardship caused by the increasing cost of food in the country.

In addition to approving a budget of N2.83 billion for the special feeding program, the State Executive Council also allocated N1.125 billion for emergency procurement of additional rice and spaghetti to ensure adequate food supply across the state.