Richest man in Africa, Ahaji Aliko Dangote through his foundation, The Aliko Dangote Foundation on Tuesday, January 22^nd, 2019 gave out food items running into several millions of naira to support victims of insurgence in Zamfara State.

It is noteworthy that the farmers/herders clash and incessant attacks by cattle rustlers have displaced thousands, many of whom are currently seeking refuge at Maradun Local Government Area of the State.

Reports have it that over 3,000 people have been killed, about 100,000 displaced, of which about 30,000 are in Maradun Local Government, and over 500 people kidnapped.

Presenting the food items to the IDPs in Zamfara State, Mansur Ahmed, Group Executive Director, Government Relations and Strategic Relations of Dangote Group said;

“The Foundation is supporting the government and traditional leaders in meeting the needs of the IDPs. Dangote is very disturbed about the plight of the displaced persons and quickly directed that everything possible be done to provide succour.”

“The company is building a 200,000-ton capacity of rice mill in Maradun and when completed this year, it will create hundreds of job opportunities for the people of Zamfara State.”