Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has distributed 10,000 bags (25kg) of rice to religious leaders and Muslim groups within the FCT, providing essential Ramadan relief.
During the distribution event in Gwagwalada, Wike, represented by his Chief of Staff, Chidi Amadi, emphasized that this gesture is part of the FCT Administration’s annual tradition of supporting Muslim communities during the holy month of Ramadan. Beneficiaries included Muslim religious groups, associations, and vulnerable populations across the FCT.
“The distribution of the 10,000 bags of rice is part of our efforts to identify with our Muslim brothers, the needy and the less privileged who really need such support,” Amadi stated, highlighting the minister’s commitment to the religious community. “This is a testament of how the minister identifies with the religious community and the value he places on them.”
Amadi further explained that the distribution demonstrates the minister’s empathy for those facing hardship during the Ramadan season, ensuring they have provisions to break their fast.
FCTA Director of Protocol, Malam Sani Daura, added that the Ramadan package also extended to FCT graded chiefs, religious leaders, and the FCT Welfare Association. He noted that Wike’s approval of the procurement and distribution aligns with the FCT Administration’s established practice of supporting residents’ welfare during festive periods.
Beneficiaries expressed their gratitude for Wike’s “thoughtful” gesture. Chief Imam of the FCT Minister’s residence, Life Camp, Abuja, Malam Lawal Mustapha, acknowledged the relief the rice would provide to vulnerable households, praying for Wike’s continued protection and success.
Alhaji Abdulrazzaq Suraju, Principal of the Abuja School for the Deaf, also thanked the minister for including the school among the beneficiaries, praising Wike’s efforts to “turn things around in Abuja and touch lives.” He expressed confidence that the donation would contribute to a positive Sallah celebration for the students.
