Earlier, the spiritual leader of Muslims in Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, declared Monday, March 11, as the commencement of the 2024 Ramanda fasting. The Sultan announced this on Sunday night, March 10, in a broad telecast.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has encouraged wealthy individuals to support the less privileged in society, especially during Ramadan.
Speaking in Kano he praised Abdullahi Yari’s initiative of distributing 140 truckloads of rice in his honour
“All over the world, leadership belongs to more than one person. There is need to always help the vulnerable in the society.“Let us come together, unite as a country and forge ahead for a better Nigeria.”
Tinubu expressed appreciation towards Mr Yari for his generous donation of 140 trucks of rice adorned with his name and image, intended for distribution among the underprivileged.
President Tinubu also highlighted that this contribution would significantly alleviate many individuals’ sufferings in difficult times such as now.