From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved over N398 million for the 2026 Ramadan feeding programme and Tafsir activities across the state.
The initiative, to be implemented through the Yobe State Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ethical Re-Orientation, is aimed at supporting vulnerable and less privileged residents during the holy month of Ramadan.
As part of the expansion of the programme, the governor approved an increase in the number of feeding centres from 101 last year to 130 centres spread across the 17 local government areas of the state. Each centre is expected to provide Iftar meals for 100 persons daily throughout the fasting period, enabling thousands of residents to benefit from the humanitarian intervention.
A breakdown of the approval indicates that over N338 million will be used for the procurement of rams and cooking condiments to facilitate feeding activities at the designated centres.
In addition, N60 million has been earmarked for the payment of allowances to Muslim clerics who will conduct Tafsir sessions, offering religious guidance and spiritual teachings during Ramadan.
To further strengthen the programme, Governor Buni also approved the distribution of 2,300 bags of rice and 400 jerrycans of cooking oil to the 130 feeding centres across the state.
Flagging off the distribution, the Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Ethical Re-Orientation, Alhaji Yusuf Umar (Kaigama Potiskum), commended the governor for sustaining and expanding the Ramadan feeding initiative. He described the gesture as a clear reflection of the administration’s commitment to the welfare of the less privileged.
He noted that the programme has consistently provided relief to families across the state during the fasting period and urged committee members overseeing the centres to manage the distributed items with a strong sense of responsibility.
The commissioner also warned against any diversion or mismanagement of the materials, directing all officials involved to strictly adhere to government guidelines to ensure transparency and effective implementation.
The initiative underscores the administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerable citizens while promoting religious devotion, unity and community solidarity during the holy month of Ramadan.
