Saudi Arabia Consulate in collaboration with Kano State Government has inaugurated the distribution of dates donated to the state by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Speaking the exercise on Friday in Kano, Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf said that the gesture marked a significant moment in the ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the people of Kano, particularly during Ramadan.
He acknowledged the generosity of His Majesty, King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his cabinet for sustaining support to the people of Kano.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Faruk Ibrahim, the governor stressed the importance of the gesture as a reflection of the strong relationship between the two countries.
Earlier, the Consulate General of the Kingdom in Kano, Khalil Ahmed Admawy, said the initiative, facilitated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), aims to support vulnerable families across the country and strengthen the deep-rooted ties between the two nations.
He expressed his profound gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their unwavering support in providing aid to Muslims and underserved communities worldwide.
Admawy emphasised that Saudi Arabia remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering Islamic solidarity and providing relief to those in need.
The consulate general further explained that this year’s distribution includes tonnes of dates for Abuja which took place last week and another 50 tonnes for Kano and some northern states..
Also speaking, the state Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Adamu Aliyu lauded Saudi Arabia for the gesture, and assured judicious distribution of the support to the populace.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that date fruit is highly recommended in Islam for the breaking of Ramadan Fasting.
