Humanitarian gesture targets vulnerable families amid rising food prices, as foundation urges compassion and national unity

In the spirit of compassion and support during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Arridah Relief Foundation has distributed more than 250 bags of food items to vulnerable persons and people living with disabilities across several communities in Kaduna State.

The distribution exercise, carried out at a time when Nigeria is grappling with rising food prices and economic hardship, was spearheaded by the foundation’s National President, Ambassador Mamman Salima Sani. She stated that the gesture is part of the organization’s annual humanitarian outreach designed to bring smiles to struggling families during festive periods.

According to Ambassador Salima Sani, many vulnerable households are currently struggling to afford basic food items due to the prevailing economic situation. She noted that this makes it imperative for well-meaning individuals and organizations to extend assistance to those in need.

She further explained that the food packages were specifically targeted at persons with disabilities and other less privileged families to enable them to observe the Sallah season with dignity, joy, and a sense of belonging.

The National President also disclosed that similar assistance was provided to some residents of Maraban Jos as part of the foundation’s ongoing efforts to ease the burden of hardship on vulnerable communities.

Ambassador Salima Sani emphasized that the Arridah Relief Foundation has, for many years, remained committed to supporting the poor, widows, orphans, and people living with disabilities through various humanitarian interventions.

Also addressing the beneficiaries, the Secretary of the foundation, Ibrahim Mohammed Salafi, said the organization remains dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable citizens across Northern Nigeria. 

He added that the foundation has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of people through its charity initiatives and community support programmes.

Salafi urged Nigerians to continue praying for peace, unity, and stability in the country, stressing that collective support and compassion are needed now more than ever.

Speaking on behalf of the Joint Association of Physically Challenged Persons, Comrade Nasiru Mohammed Adamu, who also serves as the leader of persons living with spinal cord challenges in Kaduna State, expressed gratitude to the foundation for remembering them during the festive season.

He described the intervention as timely, particularly given the current economic difficulties facing many families. He further noted that the organization has consistently supported vulnerable persons over the years during key celebrations such as Sallah.