In an attempt to expand the program’s reach, there are now 630 feeding centers instead of the 609 that existed the previous year. The 2024 Ramadan Feeding Program, which would assist disadvantaged communities during fasting, has been approved by the Jigawa State Government with a budget of ₦4.8 billion.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Following a recent council meeting in Dutse, State Commissioner for Information Sagir Musa announced the decision, revealing that the state and local governments will share funding for the project. “The local government councils will contribute the remaining 45% of the total cost, with the state government covering the remaining 55%,” Musa said.
Government of Jigawa expands feeding centers Umar Namadi, governor of Jigawa State. [@uanamadi on Twitter] In an attempt to expand the program’s reach, there are now 630 feeding centers instead of the 609 that existed the previous year. With three distinct meals—Kunu, Kosai, and Jollof rice—each center will serve 300 people every day. Additionally, Musa disclosed that the government has set aside ₦9.7 billion to revitalize 114 Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) at the ward level throughout the state.
The World Bank-backed IMPACT Program is being used to carry out this project, which is a component of the government’s commitment to universal health care coverage, he stated. The announcements come while households are still struggling financially, making government-led social intervention programs essential for locals. The Jigawa State poverty rate
Jigawa State is one of the poorest states in Nigeria, according to the Multidimensional Poverty Index Report from the National Bureau of Statistics. According to the research, over 50% of the nation’s population is impoverished, with higher proportions of deprivation found in some areas. Health, education, employment, and living conditions are some of the factors used by the Multidimensional Poverty Index to quantify poverty.
Among the poorest states are Sokoto, Taraba, and Adamawa, which struggle with infrastructure, economic stability, and security. These figures highlight the significance of programs like the Ramadan Feeding Program in Jigawa State and the revitalization of medical facilities, which are designed to lessen the suffering endured by disadvantaged groups.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
