A foundation established by former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS), has concluded arrangements to provide iftar meals for Muslims in seven states across Nigeria during the holy month of Ramadan.

The annual Ramadan Iftar Feeding Programme, which targets fasting Muslims in selected communities, will take place during the last 10 days of Ramadan.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the Executive Director of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation, Dr. Audu Idowu Musa, the initiative was described as part of Saraki’s continued commitment to supporting underserved communities.

“The initiative, a regular feature of the Foundation’s Ramadan activities, is designed to support vulnerable members of the Muslim community and ensure that more people can break their fast with a nutritious meal during the holy month,” he said.

Musa disclosed that this year’s programme will be implemented in Niger, Sokoto, Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, Plateau states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

According to him, meals will be served daily in two mosques per state, with about 100 fasting Muslims expected to benefit in each mosque every day.

In Kwara State, where the foundation traditionally maintains its widest outreach, the feeding programme will be held in 52 mosques across the state, providing meals for thousands of Muslims during the period.

Speaking ahead of the programme, Musa noted that the holy month offers an opportunity for those who are able to support others and strengthen community bonds.

“At a time when the economic strain on many households has become increasingly evident, even providing a simple meal has grown more difficult than ever before, and the burden is felt most deeply by the vulnerable within our communities,” he said.

“It is in times like these that the importance of compassion and looking out for one another becomes even clearer. Acts of support, however modest, can bring relief and remind people that they are not alone in these challenging times.”

He added that the Ramadan feeding initiative reflects the ABS Foundation’s long-standing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities.

“Over the years, the ABS Foundation has implemented programmes in areas such as humanitarian support, education, healthcare and community development, with the Ramadan outreach serving as one of its key annual interventions,” he said.