Group distributes Ramadan package to 200 aged, indigents in Ilorin
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus
An Islamic Non Governmental Organisation, Sisters of Jannah (SOJ), Ilorin Zone, has distributed 200 packs of foodstuffs to the aged and indigents in Ilorin.
The distribution which took place on Sunday in Ilorin was done around Osere, Sango, Stadium road and Taiwo isale.
Coordinator of Ilorin Zone, Mrs Mistura Afolabi said that the essence of the programme was to put smiles on the faces of the less privileged in the holy month of Ramadan.
She said it was meant to support those that are fasting but couldn’t get to break their fast as they wish.
”Like we always do, we believe this month is a month that everyone should be happy by having what to break their fast with.
”So, out of the little we have as members and from contributions from donors, we deemed it fit to focus on the aged this year, because they cannot work to earn anymore,” Mrs Afolabi said
The coordinator added that the programme was also meant to create awareness about the association and what it stands for.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke on the condition of anonymity appreciated the gesture and offered prayers for members of the association and their donors.
Some of the foodstufs packed include rice, garri, millet, beans and salt
Flowerbudnews reports that SOJ is a support charitable organisation focused on the islamic values of fairness, service to others and community building