The Honourable Commissioner of the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, paid a courtesy visit to the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Kano, where he met with the Deputy Council General, Ustazh Bashir Khalifah Al’anazi.

Honourable Kibiya introduced the Ministry by highlighting its Mandate, Mission, and Vision, emphasizing the present Administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerable and needy individuals across the State. He appealed to the Saudi Consulate for support, citing the state’s large population of over 20 Million people, including those in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps.

Sheikh Ustadz Bashir pledged to assist the State Government, particularly in supporting vulnerable populations. He also promised to help with the distribution of Ramadan food items and other activities that will improve the lives of the vulnerable.

In another development, Honourable Kibiya received a courtesy call from the CEO of 9ja Food Fiesta, Mr. Mustapha Mohd, in his office. Mr. Mustapha thanked the Honourable Commissioner for receiving him and formally requested collaboration between the Ministry and 9ja Food Fiesta, proposing to sponsor 2,000 vulnerable individuals among the beneficiaries of their training program.

Honourable Kibiya thanked the 9ja Food Fiesta CEO for adding 1,000 slots to the initial 2,000 beneficiaries, considering Kano State’s large population. He emphasized the importance of authentic data for vulnerable populations to align with government policies and budgets.

The Honourable Commissioner assured that the Humanitarian Ministry will collaborate with any Organization willing to support the State Government, as vulnerable populations are a primary concern of the present Administration.

Signed,

Halima Sani Gadanya
Director, Public Engagement
Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation