Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting
The Church of Christ Evangelical and Life Intercessory Ministry in Sabon Tasha, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has distributed grains to over 1,000 underprivileged Muslims and Islamic schools as part of its annual Ramadan outreach.
Speaking after the distribution, the church’s General Overseer, Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, emphasized that the initiative promotes peaceful coexistence and religious harmony in the region.
He noted that for nearly two decades, the church has consistently provided food to less privileged Muslims during Ramadan.
“This gesture is also in appreciation of Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani, a Muslim woman who regularly supports our widows and orphans with food, cash, and clothing during Christian festivities like Christmas, New Year, and Easter,” Pastor Buru said.
This year, the church procured 30 bags of maize and millet, with plans for further distribution to ensure more underprivileged Muslims can observe Ramadan without hardship.
Beyond food aid, Pastor Buru urged traders to avoid excessive price hikes during the fasting period. He also mobilized 30 volunteer pastors and imams for a week-long awareness campaign, encouraging fair pricing in local markets.
One of the beneficiaries, Mallam Hassan Lawal, leader of the Association of Persons Living with Disabilities in Kaduna, expressed gratitude for the church’s kindness.
Similarly, Mallam Tukur Zubairu, head of the Kaduna State Blind Persons Association, commended the church’s continuous support for Muslims during Ramadan.
Running for 19 years across five northern states, this initiative continues to foster unity and strengthen interfaith understanding in the region.
