An NGO, AUG Foundation for Orphans and Less Privileged has donated bags of rice and cash to 100 vulnerable households in Zamfara, The Courage.
The Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello who presented the donation to the beneficiaries in Gusau on Monday on behalf of the foundation described the gesture as commendable.
The foundation was a charity organization established by a popular Philanthropist in the state, Abdulhafiz Umar-Barau to assist orphans and vulnerable persons.
The emir also presented special cash assistance of N130,000 and N100,000 respectively to Malam Yusuf Maihula and Sani Lawal who are suffering from health challenges to take care of their medical bills.
Another beneficiary Malam Muhammad also received cash assistance of N100,000. Another group of three female-headed households also received cash assistance of N100,000.
The Emir of Gusau said: “I am happy to present this assistance to our people on behalf of this foundation”.
“This is timely considering the current economic hardship faced by people, especially at low-income levels.
“We appreciate this kind of intervention, especially to the vulnerable households, who need urgent financial support”, emir said.
“We believe the gesture will provide succour to the beneficiaries,” he added.
The traditional ruler called on well-meaning individuals to emulate the good gesture of the philanthropist and founder of the foundation to reach out to vulnerable families.
Earlier, an official of the foundation, Abdul Bala-Gusau said the gesture is aimed at providing succour to the beneficiaries, considering the current economic hardship faced by Nigerians.
He said that a total of 100 beneficiaries comprising vulnerable male and female households were selected for the assistance.
