Wednesday, January 01, 2014

Don’t neglect the needy, group urges Nigerians

Wednesday, January 01, 2014

Don’t neglect the needy, group urges Nigerians


Nigerians and government at all levels must provide necessary assistant to the poor people for even development in the society, the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation has urged.
Executive Director of the group, Abdullahi Shuaib, gave the advice during a Mini-Zakat distribution in Lagos.
He noted that assisting the less-privileged would give hope to the needy.
He said, “We must constantly be adding value to the lives of distressed Nigerians who were almost losing hope and faith in search for their succour. Their happiness is our happiness and their sadness is ours.
“Just as we feel the pain of the less-privileged in our midst, our hearts are gladdened that some Nigerians (Zakat payers) have donated to assist the needy. Thus 46 people that are benefitting from the N5.2m raised.”
Shuaib called on well-meaning Nigerians to assist government in its fight against poverty.
“We are committed to completing the efforts of both local and state government bearing in mind that government alone cannot respond and satisfy all the needs of the citizenry. We count on kind-hearted and philanthropic Nigerians to support our cause by donating,” he said.


http://www.punchng.com/metro/dont-neglect-the-needy-group-urges-nigerians/

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Sodiq Oyeleke is a Media, Human Resources, Project Management and Public Relations Practitioner

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