Tinubu Orders Nationwide Rice Aid for Ramadan and Lent

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute free rice to citizens across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, providing support for those observing the ongoing Ramadan and Lent fasting periods.

The directive, announced on Saturday, aims to offer relief to families during these holy seasons, which hold spiritual significance for Muslims and Christians alike. Both communities will receive the aid, underscoring the administration's focus on inclusivity and national unity amid times of sacrifice and reflection. The distribution targets low-income households and vulnerable groups facing rising food prices and economic pressures, with local coordinators and community leaders helping to identify beneficiaries.

Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo State and director-general of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, detailed the plan in a statement. The group, a nationwide grassroots network established in February 2026 to foster citizen engagement and community support under the Tinubu administration, will handle the logistics. "The Renewed Hope Ambassadors will coordinate the distribution through our nationwide grassroots network, including...