By Ahmed Muhammad Dan Asabe Lokoja
The Musa Nasidi Masjid Foundation has brought succor to widows, orphans, and vulnerable individuals in Lokoja Local Government Area, donating Sallah clothes and food items to those in need.
The foundation's generosity was on full display at Ungwar Kura on Saturday, where the representative of His Royal Highness, Maigari Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir, presented the gifts to the beneficiaries. Mallam Abdulkareem Godobe, who represented the Maigari of Lokoja, commended the donor for their invaluable gesture, describing late Musa Nasidi's family as "transparent and responsible children of Musa Nasidi."
The Maigari of Lokoja emphasized that the gesture came at a time when many people in Lokoja were struggling to provide food for their families. He urged other indigenes of Lokoja to emulate the family's example and extend their support to the less privileged, stressing that wealth is meant to be shared, not hoarded.
"We must all unite to bring speedy development to Lokoja Local Government Area and attract good things to the area," the Maigari said, calling on people to come together for the development of the area.
Alhaji Musa Tanimu Nasidi, representing the Musa Nasidi Family/Masjid, congratulated the Maigari on his one-year anniversary on the throne and commended him for his contributions to the growth and development of Lokoja. He explained that the Musa Nasidi Masjid foundation aimed to improve the well-being of the less privileged, vulnerable, and widows in Lokoja.
According to Alhaji Nasidi, "The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did encourage Muslims to care for orphans and sponsor an orphan, citing great spiritual rewards attached to that noble act, especially during the festive period." He emphasized that orphan sponsorship is not just charity but an investment in their futures.
The event marked the fifth edition of the annual Sallah distribution of palliatives to orphans, widows, and vulnerable persons sponsored by the Late Musa Nasidi family/Masjid Nasidi ummah.
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