By The Professor Isa Pantami Foundation has commenced the distribution of about 12,000 food packages across the 11 local government areas of Gombe State under its annual Ramadan intervention programme.
Valued at over ₦33.75 million, the initiative is aimed at providing relief to vulnerable residents during the holy month of Ramadan, amid rising living costs.
The food packages contain a wide range of essential commodities, including thousands of 50kg, 25kg and 10kg bags of rice, over 1,000 bags each of millet and maize, 900 bags of couscous, 2,500 bags of semovita, 500 cartons of macaroni, and more than 150 bags of sugar, among other staple items.
To ensure fairness and extensive reach, the distribution exercise is being coordinated by a team led by Alhaji Abubakar Ahmad Walama (Sarkin Malaman Gombe), Dr. Abubakar Saidu, former Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, and Arch. Dahiru Saidu alongside Pantami’s wife. The team is supported by various youth and women groups across the state.
The Foundation stated that beneficiaries were carefully selected to prioritise the most vulnerable members of society, including orphans, persons with special needs, the elderly, religious scholars, traditional leaders, community heads, as well as organised youth and women groups in all the 11 LGAs.
Professor Isa Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has sustained a tradition of Ramadan philanthropy in Gombe over the years. This year’s ₦33.75 million intervention represents an increase from the ₦27 million disbursed in 2025 to support religious scholars and underprivileged residents.
A dedicated segment of the programme focusing on Islamic scholars is being coordinated by Dr. Umar Garba Dokaji, in recognition of the important role scholars play in spiritual guidance and community development.
Beneficiaries across the state have expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing the food support as timely and impactful. Many offered prayers for Professor Pantami and the Foundation, commending the consistency of the initiative as a clear demonstration of commitment to the welfare of the people.
