The 35-kilometre Apapa-Oworonsoki-Ojota Expressway reconstruction shows the power of public and private sector partnerships.
The upgrade brings succour to the residents and businesses along the arterial route.
L-R: Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote; and MD/CEO, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou; during the Lagos flag-off of Aliko Dangote Foundation National Food Intervention Programme in Lagos on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
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L-R: One of the beneficiaries of Aliko Dangote Foundation National Food Intervention Programme; Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote; during the Lagos flag-off of Aliko Dangote Foundation National Food Intervention Programme in Lagos on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
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Nine (9) things to know about Aliko Dangote Foundation's National Food Intervention Programme across 774 LGAs in Nigeria
1. A Noble Mission
The Aliko Dangote Foundation's mission is to distribute over a million 10kg bags of rice across Nigeria's 774 local government areas.
2. Addressing Economic Challenges
This initiative aims to alleviate the economic hardships faced by Nigerians nationwide.
3. Strategic Commencement
The National Food Intervention Programme kicks-off in Kano and Lagos States, two key regions in Nigeria.
4. Focused Allocation
120,000 bags of rice earmarked for distribution in Kano, managed in partnership with the Kano Hisbah Board.
5. Inclusive Approach
The distribution involves collaboration with state and local governments, as well as community partners, ensuring equitable delivery to vulnerable populations regardless of social, religious, or political backgrounds.
6. Ramadan Relief
In addition to rice distribution, 10,000 iftar meals are being provided throughout Ramadan to those in need in Kano Municipality.
7. Holistic Development
The Aliko Dangote Foundation prioritizes nutrition, health, education, and economic empowerment.
8. Investment in Food Fortification
The Foundation invests in food fortification initiatives, including iodized Salt, Vitamin A fortified Sugar, and research into enhancing the nutritional content of staple foods like rice and wheat.
9. Long-Term Vision
Beyond immediate relief, the Foundation's ultimate goal is to create a society where every individual has the opportunity to lead dignified and prosperous lives.
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GED Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Dangote's 5 takeaways from the World Consumer Right Day 2024 lecture
1. For us at Dangote Group, the consumer remains king and issues pertaining to their rights remain at the forefront of our processes.
2. Consumers are important in an economic value chain and wield immense power which grants them the right to demand quality, safety, sustainability, and ethical practices from businesses and governments alike.
3. Commerce permeates every aspect of our lives, therefore, making the role of the consumer significant
4. It is in recognition of the importance of the consumer that government established the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) which later became the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) with the mandate to 'educate consumers about their rights and responsibilities.'
5. Consumers have the right to accurate, transparent, and easily understandable information about products and services.
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