President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Renewed Hope Ambassadors, his political support group, to distribute rice nationwide in support of citizens observing Ramadan and Lenten fasts.
This was disclosed by the Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, in a statement released on Saturday.
Uzodinma said the exercise was aimed at strengthening “national unity and demonstrating compassion during a period that holds deep spiritual significance for both Muslims and Christians.”
According to him, the initiative demonstrated the President’s commitment to unity and compassion.
“Ramadan and Lent are seasons that remind us of sacrifice, charity, and care for one another.
Ambassadors will ensure that families across Nigeria feel the spirit of togetherness during this sacred period.
“Under the directive, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors will coordinate the distribution through their nationwide grassroots network to ensure that families across Nigeria benefit from the intervention during this holy season when both Muslims and Christians are fasting,” the Imo governor said.
It was learnt that Tinubu’s administration also shared rice as a means of supporting Nigerians during important religious and cultural events last Christmas.
The latest directive is expected to cover both Christian and Muslim communities, highlighting the President’s focus on inclusivity and unity.
Some opposition figures have often criticised the President for distributing rice, which, according to them, belittles Nigerians.
According to some of them, Tinubu should focus more on empowering the citizens rather than turning them into paupers.
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