Over 1000 household receive food items in Lagos

A non-governmental organisation, Remi Martins Child and Humanity foundation, has distributed food items to no fewer than 10000 vulnerable households in Onigbongbo Community, a suburb in Lagos.

The event, tagged “Feeding the needy ”, was organised recently in Lagos in collaboration with Sceptre and More Concepts.

Executive Director of the NGO, Mrs Remi Martins Rufai, said the objective of the food drive was to provide essential food items to those in need and to alleviate hunger in the community.

Rufai said that the food drive was expected to help cushion the effect of the economic hardship on the lives of members of the 1000 beneficiary households.

“In the past, the foundation has visited many communities around Lagos and distributed over 2000 relief materials to aid the underserved.

“Our mission is to keep doing this and empower people and communities with the resources to enable them to live better lives and end extreme poverty.

“By distributing these food items, the beneficiaries will have access to nutritious meals and can meet their basic nutritional requirements.

“This charitable effort not only offers immediate relief but also fosters a sense of community empathy and support, helping to create a stronger, more compassionate society that takes care of its most vulnerable members,” she said.

She called for government intervention, adding that there was an urgent need to take action against hunger and food insecurity in the country.

The foundation executive director also said that the food intervention would not only address the immediate needs of those suffering from hunger but also show governments’ commitment to the broader vision of achieving the global zero hunger mission.

Similarly, Miracle Akanonu, a member of the foundation, said that the food would help vulnerable men, women, and children regain hope in humanity and boost self-worth.

“The issue of food security and access to nutritious meals remains an escalating concern in many communities in Nigeria.

“I believe it is our collective obligation to contribute to underserved communities around us and ensure that no one goes to bed hungry,” he said.

Among the items donated are rice, spaghetti, noodles, tomato paste, Maggi, and salt, among others.