The Attahiru Bafarawa Foundation, Giving Back Initiative on Sunday inaugurated the distribution of N13.8 million in grants to 276 orphaned mothers and people living with disabilities in Sokoto State to support small-scale businesses.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Malam Lawal Maidoki, Chairman of the initiative, stated that the gesture aligned with the founder’s commitment to alleviating economic hardship among the less-privileged.
“Today, we are beginning the distribution across six local government areas: Sokoto North, Sokoto South, Wamakko, Kware, Dange-Shuni, and Bodinga,” Maidoki announced.
He explained that 12 beneficiaries were selected from each of the state’s 23 local government areas (LGAs), comprising 10 widows or orphaned mothers and two individuals with disabilities per LGA.
“Each beneficiary will receive N50,000, along with transportation support ranging from N3,000 to N5,000, depending on their distance from the distribution centers,” he added.
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Maidoki emphasised that the initiative aimed to provide the recipients with the capital needed to sustain their daily needs and generate income, strengthening the grassroots economy.
Speaking at the event, Sarkin Malaman Sokoto, Malam Yahaya Boyi, commended former Governor, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa for his generosity.
He conveyed the beneficiaries’ appreciation and urged them to pray for the donor, Sokoto State, and Nigeria, especially in this blessed month of Ramadan.
Boyi also encouraged the recipients to make good use of the funds by engaging in productive ventures rather than resorting to begging.
One of the beneficiaries, Shehu Gwiwa, expressed gratitude on behalf of others, thanking the foundation for its support and prayed for Allah’s blessings upon all those involved in the initiative.
