World Muslim League Disburses N2.1 Billion to 1,849 Orphans In Kebbi

The World Muslim League has disbursed N2.1 billion to support the upbringing of 1,849 orphans in Kebbi State. The funds were transferred directly to the bank accounts of individual beneficiaries, with amounts ranging from N400,000 to N2 million,during a ceremony in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.

The disbursement was officially flagged off by Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, under the supervision of Ustaz Atiyya Bin Ali Al-Zahrani, head of the delegation from Saudi Arabia.

Speaking at the event, the Acting Director of the Muslim World League Nigeria Regional Office, Mallam Al-Amin Ahmad Hamza, urged the guardians of the orphans to ensure that the funds are used for the intended purposes.

“This substantial fund is solely for the health, education, and overall wellbeing of the orphans in your care, to help them grow into productive members of society,” he said.

Mallam Al-Amin also highlighted the importance of caring for orphans, quoting verses from the Qur’an and Hadith, which emphasize this as a path to Paradise.

He also announced that the World Muslim League has approved a $1 million nutrition program for malnourished children in Jigawa, Kaduna, and Kebbi States, set to begin soon.

In his remarks, theState Deputy Governor Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, who represented Governor Nasir Idris, commended the World Muslim League and Saudi Arabia for their humanitarian services.

“Governor Nasir Idris asked me to represent him at this important event due to his deep compassion for orphans,” said Tafida.

“The current administration will continue to support orphans and the needy. The Governor is also committed to addressing transportation challenges faced by officials, which will be looked into upon his return.”

He described the N2.1 billion disbursed as a significant investment that would serve as a foundation for the education and productivity of the orphans.

Kebbi State Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Aliyu, further explained that all 1,849 beneficiaries would receive their payments via bank transfer.

He expressed gratitude to the donors for their generosity towards orphans and the less privileged.

Speaking on behalf of the recipients, Hussaini Abubakar Yahaya and Hajiya Nana expressed deep appreciation to the World Muslim League, the Saudi government, and the Kebbi State Government for their compassion and support.

“We encourage well-to-do individuals to assist in the education, healthcare, and wellbeing of orphans, as advocated by religious teachings,” they said.

After the ceremony, the Kebbi State Government hosted the delegation from the World Muslim League, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, along with the orphans, to a luncheon at a private restaurant in Birnin Kebbi as a token of appreciation for their generosity.

Credit: Yahaya Sarki,
Special Adviser (SA) Media and Publicity
to the Kebbi State Governor