The Save Yateem Orphans Foundation has expressed its willingness to partner with the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation ahead of the forthcoming Ramadan feeding programme.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the ministry, Ibrahim Abdullahi, following a meeting between the Executive Director of the foundation, Hauwau Muhammad Hadi, and the Commissioner of the ministry, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, in his office.
Hadi said the visit was aimed at exploring areas of collaboration between the foundation and the state government through the ministry, particularly in preparation for the Ramadan feeding programme targeted at orphans, widows, almajirai, persons with special needs and other vulnerable households across the state.
She explained that Save Yateem Orphans Foundation is a humanitarian, non-profit organisation established to promote the welfare, dignity and sustainable development of orphans, adding that the foundation has remained consistent over the years in delivering community-centred interventions designed to alleviate hardship and restore hope among vulnerable groups.
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As preparations for the 2026 Ramadan feeding programme intensify, Hadi said the foundation plans to expand coverage, ensure proper coordination, uphold dignity in service delivery and strengthen accountability mechanisms.
She, however, expressed concern that some independent organisations funded by external donors often carry out feeding programmes without adequate coordination and supervision, stressing the need for government oversight.
Hadi suggested that the ministry should strengthen coordination of all Ramadan feeding initiatives to ensure that donor organisations adhere to humanitarian best practices and that the safety and dignity of beneficiaries are protected.
Responding, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, thanked the foundation for the visit and its commitment to supporting the welfare of vulnerable persons in the state.
He reaffirmed that the ministry remains open to partnerships with donor organisations willing to complement government efforts at alleviating hardship, especially among the less privileged.
Kibiya further disclosed that since assuming office, the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has consistently allocated substantial funds annually for the Ramadan feeding programme to cushion economic hardship and support thousands of residents across the state.
He assured the foundation of the ministry’s readiness to partner with it and other humanitarian organisations to ensure the successful delivery of the feeding programme and similar interventions.
The foundation later presented an award of excellence to the commissioner in recognition of his selfless service to humanity.