BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, FEBRUARY 28, 2026/ 12:10PM
The First Lady of Borno State, Dr. Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum, has distributed Ramadan palliatives to about 2,000 vulnerable women in the state.
The distribution, which took place at the Multipurpose Hall, Government House, Maiduguri, is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) food programme.
Each beneficiary received a bag of rice (25kg), sugar (10kg), a carton of spaghetti, a gallon of vegetable oil, and N20,000 cash.
The recipients, expressed gratitude to the first lady for the support, particularly during the fasting period.
The first lady has been a consistent supporter of vulnerable women in the state, especially during festive periods.
She was accompanied by the commissioner for women affairs and social development, Hon. Zuwaira Gambo, during the distribution exercise.