Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, has inaugurated a Ramadan support package for 1,000 women in the state, organised by the Grassroots Charity Humanitarian Foundation led by Hajiya Nasiba Umar.
The ceremony was held at the Conference Hall of the Service to Humanity Foundation in Katsina. The programme is aimed at providing essential food items and cash assistance to vulnerable women ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.
The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to reduce economic hardship and improve social welfare across the state, especially for women who may struggle to meet basic needs during the fasting period.
In his remarks, Governor Radda announced a donation of ₦5 million to support the programme. This amount complements an additional ₦5 million already contributed by the foundation.
“We are committed to ensuring that vulnerable women in Katsina can celebrate Ramadan with dignity,” the governor stated.
He also revealed that the state government has established strategic feeding centres across Katsina. According to him, the centres will provide breakfast meals throughout Ramadan to ensure that residents observing the fast have access to food.
Governor Radda commended Hajiya Nasiba Umar for her efforts in supporting women and vulnerable groups in the state.
“Her commitment to humanitarian services is exemplary, and today’s gesture demonstrates how impactful private initiatives can be when combined with government support,” he said.
Earlier, Hajiya Nasiba Umar disclosed that each of the 1,000 beneficiaries would receive 10 kilograms of millet and ₦5,000 in cash.
“This intervention is designed to cushion the economic hardship faced by women during Ramadan,” she noted.
She described the programme as the second of its kind in recent times and pledged to continue using available resources to assist less-privileged women across the state.
Hajiya Nasiba Umar also thanked Governor Radda for his continuous support, stressing that collaboration between government and private initiatives remains key to addressing social challenges.
The event was attended by top government officials, including the Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Nasir Yahya Daura; his deputy, Abduljalal Haruna Runka; and other members of the state Executive Council.
