Covid-19 Curfew: Caleb Danladi Foundation Commences First Phase of distribution of  food items  … Orphanage Homes, Widows Receive Items

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Covid-19 Curfew: Caleb Danladi Foundation Commences First Phase of distribution of  food items 
… Orphanage Homes, Widows Receive Items
Zainab Tanimu
Kaduna, North-West, Nigeria
Caleb Danladi Foundation as a result
of the Covid-19 pandemic ravaging Nigeria and the world at large has commenced first phase of distribution of  food items worth thousands of naira to two orphanage homes and  selected widows in the Southern part of the State. 
This it said is aimed to cushion the effect of the curfew imposed on Kaduna State. 
The distribution of the food items started at Ungwan Rana Daddy, then proceeded to Gyabhyih Shezhi Daddu Orphanage home, Hope Pillar Church Foundation in Jaba local government and Afana Bajju Community in Zangon Kataf Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.
While speaking, the Founder of Caleb Danladi Foundation, Captain Caleb Danladi, observed that the gesture became imperative following the perilous time, owing to the negative effect the restriction of movement might have on the people, especially those living through daily earnings.
He said: “In this period, we understand that the partial lockdown in activities will affect some households. There are some people that are daily earners and it might be hard for them to make both ends meet. 
“That is why we thought it wise as a Foundation to use our resources to give back to the Society from the little we have. At least to 600 families in Southern part of our State.”
According to Danladi, the distribution will extend to other parts of the region, adding that he just started with Jaba and Zangon Kataf Local governments.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke had
expressed their appreciation over the  gesture which they said was timely especially at this crucial period when the people are in dear need.
“Providing palliative measures to cushion the effect of hardship of the partial lockdown in the state, is the best thing that has happened to us. Particularly some of us who cannot afford anything at this time,” Mrs Abigail Kato said, adding, “We want to sincerely thank you for this initiative at this crucial time that we all found ourselves. I must say I am really impressed with the gesture towards us.”
“We are calling on the government to note that at this time, that there is nothing that is too small and noting that is too big in time of this emergency. The government is saddled with the responsibility to provide for the needy.” She stressed.
The coordinator of the Foundation, Mr. Habila Kayit, said:
“The Foundation has ensured that the people engaged in the distribution of the food items are just and fair.
“We are also working hard to partner with other NGOs to address issues of emergency and food security in a bid to ensure that there is no food security problem in the region during this period,” he disclosed.
Also speaking, the Council Secretary of Jaba Local Government, Hon Stephen Daniel, lauded the foundation’s gesture  adding that the partial lockdown has started to take its toll on residents of the state.
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