From Khalid Idris Doya, Bauchi
A Bauchi-based charity organisation, Wunti Al-khair Foundation, has commenced the distribution of 10,000 bags of 25kg rice to less privileged Muslim communities across the 20 local government areas of Bauchi State as part of its 2026 Ramadan Feeding Programme.
Speaking during the flag-off of distribution held on Wednesday at the Bauchi Eid Ground, the Foundation’s Legal Officer, Umar Abubakar Magaji, said the initiative is aimed at supporting vulnerable 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. He noted that beneficiaries were carefully selected through community-based assessments to ensure fairness, transparency, and meaningful impact.
According to him, 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.
“Bauchi metropolis, being the largest urban centre in the state, received a substantial share of the items. We have also delegated representatives to reach remote areas and identify those most in need,” he added.
Nagaji disclosed that the Foundation is also providing daily cooked meals for Iftar (breaking of fast) in some areas.
He added that, “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 said.
He revealed that 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.
Magaji reaffirmed that charitable service remains a core mission of the Foundation, stressing that its interventions extend beyond seasonal assistance. He said the organisation regularly implements programmes in education, healthcare support, agriculture, and community development to address both immediate welfare needs and long-term socio-economic challenges.
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.
They commended the Chairman, Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti, for his continued humanitarian efforts, noting that the donation would significantly ease the burden of providing daily meals for their families throughout the Ramadan period.
