The Katsina State First Lady, Zulaihat Dikko Radda, in partnership with Hasene International Organisation and Baris Charity Foundation, Nigeria, on Thursday distributed fresh cow meat to over 6,000 vulnerable individuals across all 361 political wards of the state.
Our correspondent learnt that each local government area received between 10 and 12 cows, while Katsina LG alone received 90 cows, from which 1,000 meat packages were shared just as half of the packages were reserved for people with special needs while the remaining portions were distributed to orphans, internally displaced persons, the less privileged, and other vulnerable community members.
To ensure fairness, transparency, and efficient delivery, she constituted a dedicated oversight committee comprising representatives from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Commissioners for Special Duties, Internal Security, and Sports, Senior Special Assistants on Livestock and Disability Affairs.
The First Lady and her team also toured various key institutions across the state, such as the juvenile correctional facility, Katsina old and new prisons, Katsina State Orphanage, General Hospital Katsina, and the Narcotics Rehabilitation Centre, with not just food, but messages of hope and love, offering heartfelt support where needed.
Speaking on behalf of the First Lady in one of the places visited, Abdulkadir Nasir said, “Her Excellency wants you to know that you are not forgotten. She sends her love and prayers, hoping everyone can celebrate Eid with dignity, joy, and a sense of belonging.
“More than charity, this initiative reflects Hajiya Zulaihat Radda’s enduring philosophy of service, compassion, and inclusive leadership.
“It is about being present not only in times of celebration, but also in moments of silence where kindness speaks the loudest.
“As the people of Katsina mark this sacred season, they do so with renewed strength and faith, thanks to a First Lady whose actions continue to echo deeply in the hearts of the people she serves.”
