By Khalid Idris Doya
Bauchi, Nigeria, February 25, 2026(Series News Online)
A Bauchi-based charity organisation, Wunti Al-Khair Foundation, has kicked off a massive distribution of 10,000 bags of 25kg rice to vulnerable Muslim families across the 20 local government areas of Bauchi State as part of its 2026 Ramadan Feeding Programme.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at the Bauchi Eid Ground, the Foundation's Legal Officer, Umar Abubakar Magaji, said the initiative aims to support less privileged individuals and families during the holy month of Ramadan. "This event marks just one aspect of the distribution exercise. Similar distributions are taking place simultaneously in other communities and locations. We will also visit all local government areas to ensure widespread coverage," he said.
Magaji explained that special attention is being given to underserved communities and persons with disabilities, adding that beneficiaries were carefully selected through community-based assessments to ensure fairness, transparency, and meaningful impact. "Over 2,000 bags of rice were allocated to vulnerable residents in Bauchi Local Government Area alone, considering its large population and high number of identified beneficiaries," he said.
According to Magaji, the Foundation is also providing daily cooked meals for Iftar (breaking of fast) in some areas. "At the Eid Ground in Bauchi, where over 500 students are undergoing Qur'anic memorisation training (Dawra), we distribute more than 700 cooked meals daily, including water, dates, fruits, and soft drinks," he added.
The programme, which began on the first day of Ramadan, will run throughout the fasting period, with Toro Local Government Area scheduled as the next stop in the statewide outreach.
Some beneficiaries, including Musa Baba Tela from Wunti Market and Zainab Abubakar Jibrin, expressed deep appreciation for the gesture, describing the support as timely and reassuring. "This donation will significantly ease the burden of providing daily meals for our families throughout the Ramadan period," said Musa Baba Tela.
Zainab Abubakar Jibrin commended the Chairman, Dr. Bala Maijama'a Wunti, for his continued humanitarian efforts. "We are grateful for this support, which will go a long way in helping us observe Ramadan with ease," she said.
The Wunti Al-Khair Foundation's interventions extend beyond seasonal assistance, with programmes in education, healthcare support, agriculture, and community development aimed at addressing both immediate welfare needs and long-term socio-economic challenges.
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