Dangote Foundation to distribute one million bags of rice to Nigerians

The Aliko Dangote Foundation is set to distribute 1 million bags of rice to Nigerians across the 774 Local Government Areas. This information was disclosed at the unveiling of the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project.

Valued at N16 billion, the project will provide one million Nigerian households with a 10kg bag of rice.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Kano state, Chairman of the Foundation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, said the initiative is part of the Foundation’s way of supporting Nigerians during economic hardships.

Dangote, who was represented by his daughter, Marya Aliko-Dangote, announced that 10kg bags of rice would be distributed across Nigeria, working with the States and Local gyovernments to reach the poorest and most vulnerable households.

He noted that one of the core goals of the Foundation is to eradicate hunger and water supply problems across Nigeria, adding that members of the private sector need to also help fight poverty and hunger.

According to report, Dangote commended the governments at all levels for their efforts to address the food crisis and expressed optimism that the tough times would soon come to an end in Nigeria.
The Managing Director of Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou, in his remarks, described the move as a reflection of Aliko Dangote’s desire to give back to society.

Kano state governor, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, commended Aliko Dangote for the initiative, adding that it would alleviate hardship among the beneficiaries, especially in this month of Ramadan.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam-Gwarzo, Kabir-Yusuf pledged that the government would work with stakeholders and security agencies to ensure safe and transparent distribution.

Recall that the Nigerian government sold rice to Nigerian Civil Servants at subsidised rates to ease the economic pressures on Nigerian households. The rice sale began with Sokoto Civil Servants paying N40,000 per 50-kg bag of rice on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

The government said Civil Servants only had to present their National Identification Number (NIN) and an ATM card with N40,000 to pick up the rice.