By Segun Adewale in Bauchi
The Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO) has sustained its statewide humanitarian outreach with the distribution of 300 bags of rice to 300 families of persons living with disabilities in Misau and Azare local government areas of Bauchi State.
In Misau Local Government Area, 150 bags of rice were presented to 150 families, while another 150 bags were distributed to 150 families in Azare, the headquarters of Katagum Local Government Area.
The intervention forms part of the organisation’s broader Ramadan relief campaign targeted at vulnerable and indigent communities across the state.
The Misau and Azare outreaches follow closely on the heels of a similar distribution exercise carried out in Bauchi metropolis, where 400 families of persons living with disabilities benefited from food support under the same initiative.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony in Misau, the Chief Operations Officer of BWSO, Alhaji Ladan Salihu Kangere, stated that the distribution was executed in line with the directive and humanitarian vision of Dr Bala Maijama Wunti.
He explained that the initiative reflects the organisation’s enduring commitment to compassion, inclusion, and social responsibility.
According to Kangere, the Ramadan period often places additional strain on vulnerable households, particularly persons living with disabilities who face economic and mobility challenges.
He noted that the rice distribution was deliberately designed to ease the burden of fasting by ensuring that beneficiary families have access to essential food supplies during the holy month.
“This outreach is a demonstration of Dr Bala Wunti’s deep concern for the wellbeing of vulnerable groups in our society,” Kangere said.
“Ramadan teaches charity, empathy, and sacrifice. Through this statewide campaign, BWSO seeks to extend practical support to those who need it most, ensuring that they observe the holy month with dignity and less hardship.”
In Azare, the Chief Finance Officer of BWSO, Dr Umar Dauda, who presented the items on behalf of Dr Wunti, reiterated that the humanitarian gesture was motivated by concern for disadvantaged families who struggle to find food to break their fast.
“Dr Wunti sent us with these foodstuffs as his own contribution to ease your supplications in this holy month of Ramadan,” he stated.
Responding on behalf of beneficiaries in Misau, the Chairman of Persons Living with Disabilities in the area, Malam Balarabe Musa Wakilin Marayun Misau, expressed profound appreciation to BWSO and Dr Wunti for what he described as a timely and impactful intervention.
He noted that the assistance arrived at a critical moment when many families are contending with rising living costs and limited sources of income.
“This palliative support has come at a time when our members truly need encouragement and relief,” he said.
“We sincerely thank Dr Bala Wunti and the Bala Wunti Support Organisation for remembering our community. We pray that Almighty God rewards him abundantly and grants him continued strength to serve humanity.”
Similarly, leaders of persons living with disabilities in Azare, including Malam Musa Hassan Sarkin Makafi and Malam Aliyu Haruna, commended BWSO for prioritising their community.
They appealed for further support, particularly in the areas of education for children with disabilities, children of persons living with disabilities, and sustainable empowerment programmes aimed at reducing street begging.
Providing further insight into the initiative, the Chief Communication Officer of BWSO, Abubakar Al-Sadique, emphasised that the distribution was a humanitarian intervention and promoting inclusive development efforts across the state.
Al-Sadique noted that beyond the immediate relief provided, the initiative also seeks to spotlight the importance of supporting persons living with disabilities as active and valued members of the larger Bauchi society.
The distribution exercises along with 500,000 each in both Misau and Azare for transportation were conducted in an orderly and transparent manner, with beneficiaries carefully verified to ensure fairness and accountability.
Community stakeholders present at the events commended the organisation for prioritising persons living with disabilities in its Ramadan outreach efforts.
With the successful implementation of the Misau and Azare distributions, the Bala Wunti Support Organisation continues to reinforce its reputation as a responsive and compassionate organisation dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable citizens across Bauchi State.
