The ongoing Ramadan feeding and humanitarian intervention coordinated by a Katsina-based WhatsApp community group, spearheaded by Malam Ɗanjuma Muhammad Katsina, publisher of Katsina Times online newspaper, has recorded further progress, including support for women facing possible imprisonment over unpaid fines.
Organisers disclosed that, in addition to sustained feeding of the less privileged, the intervention team visited a court where some women were at risk of being remanded in prison. Through the committee’s efforts, the women were assisted to avoid being sent to jail.
Hajiya Mariya Abdullahi, a member of the committee, advising the women
Hajiya Mariya Abdullahi, a member of the intervention committee, was present in court to advocate on behalf of the affected women as part of the group’s outreach.
The development comes amid continued financial support from donors. Recent contributors include a female benefactor who donated ₦200,000; Bishir Danjuma, ₦10,000; Alhaji Abubakar of I-Mobile Media Crew, ₦20,000; Alhaji Mustapha Musa Yar’Adua, ₦100,000; Muhammad Kabir Aminu, ₦5,000; Lawal Aliyu Lawal, ₦100,000; an anonymous donor who gave ₦250,000; Khadijah Suleiman Saulawa, ₦20,000; Alhaji Ahmad Abdulkadir, ₦10,000; and staff of Matasa Media Links, ₦10,000.
The organisers expressed gratitude to all donors and reiterated that the initiative, which combines daily feeding with legal and humanitarian assistance for indigent residents, is aimed at easing hardship and promoting compassion during the holy month of Ramadan.
