By Abdulfatah Babatunde
Lagos, March 15, ’26 (TNZ) Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation (ZSF) says it has distributed Ramadan food packs valued at ₦105 million to Muslim families across Nigeria since the 2026 fasting began.
TheNewsZenith reports that Prince Olagunju Sulayman, the Executive Director of the Foundation, announced this during the sharing of packs to Imaams and representatives of Muslim communities on Sunday in Lagos.
The representatives will, in turn, distribute these food packs to Muslim families in their respective communities.
Olagunju also announced that ZSF gave out the food packs in the spirit of the upcoming Eid-Ul-Fitri celebration, “which is a time of joy, gratitude, and sharing”.
“Ramadan is a time that promotes compassion, generosity, and support for the less privileged.
“As we continue to observe the blessed month, we are pleased to provide an update on our ongoing nationwide Ramadan food distribution initiative for indigent families across Nigeria.
“We are also planning an additional special intervention. Our goal is to ensure that indigent families can celebrate Eid with dignity, without having to beg for food.
“So far, through the support of generous donors and partners, we have successfully reached over 20,000 indigent individuals and families across 28 states with food packs.
“These food packages include staple items that help families meet their daily needs during Suhoor and Iftar.
“The food distribution is still ongoing, as more donors continue to support this humanitarian effort.
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“This has enabled us to expand our reach to even more vulnerable communities across the country,” TheNewZenith quotes the Executive Director as saying.
To achieve this, he said the Foundation is planning to distribute N25 million worth of staple food items to more than 10,000 indigent individuals for the Eid celebration.
“This effort is aimed at ensuring that vulnerable households have enough food to celebrate the festive period with their families.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to compassion, social responsibility, and the belief that no family should go hungry during such an important and sacred time,” he added.
Olagunju expressed appreciation to donors, volunteers, and the Muslim community for their generosity, commitment, and steadfastness in ensuring these resources reach those who need them most.
TheNewsZenith reports that hundreds of representatives of Imams and representatives of Muslim communities converged at the ZSF office, the Tafawa Balewa Square, to collect the food packs.
Each representative collected 25 packs for onward distribution to families in their respective communities on Wednesday, March 18.
Olagunju also encouraged more individuals, organisations, and partners to continue supporting ZSF’s noble cause.
“With continued support, together we can bring relief, hope, and dignity to more Nigerians during this holy season,” TheNewZenith quotes Olagunju as further saying. (TNZ)
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