ABEOKUTA–As part of its efforts at supporting muslim faithfuls during the ongoing Ramadan period, the Emirates Red Crescents group has distributed food items to faithfuls across the 20 Local Government Areas of Ogun State.
Making the distribution, in Abeokuta, Citizens Affairs Officer of the Organisation, Mr Muhammed Basheer Raji said it was a way of performing ladar as directed by Prophet Muhammad (SWT), during the fast.
He noted that Ogun was lucky to be part of the three states in Nigeria to benefit from the donations, made by Emirates Red Crescent to 2.1 millions beneficiaries in 64 countries across the world.
While commending Ogun beneficiaries for comporting themselves and displaying sense of maturity which the state is known for, Mr Muhammed disclosed that the other states that have also benefited from the gesture in the country were Lagos and Oyo.
