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The Khalifa of the Islamic Brotherhood of Nigeria (ISBON) and philanthropist, Alhaji Lamidi Monsur Ayoade Ejide, has distributed N20,000 each to 500 beneficiaries across Ogbomoso zone in Oyo State, amounting to a total of N10 million.
The donation, which formed part of the philanthropic gestures of Alhaji Ejide, was carried out under the auspices of the Ejide Islamic Foundation (EIF) as part of efforts to support vulnerable residents and promote religious harmony within the community.
Speaking during the distribution exercise which held at Ejide Central Mosque, Kuye area, Alhaji Ejide said beneficiaries were carefully selected from the five Local Government Areas in Ogbomoso zone, namely Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South, Oriire, Surulere and Ogo-Oluwa.
He explained that the initiative was inspired by his decision to discontinue participation in Hajj pilgrimage and instead channel the resources towards assisting the poor and less privileged within Ogbomoso and its environs.
According to him, the gesture was aimed at alleviating hardship among residents, irrespective of religious or social affiliations.
Alhaji Ejide noted that the foundation had maintained a tradition of supporting the needy, recalling that in 2025, like in the years past, he distributed N33,000 each to 500 beneficiaries across the same five local government areas.
Beneficiaries of the latest empowerment programme included Christians, adherents of traditional religion, Muslim communities, market men and women, community-based organisations, as well as traditional rulers in rural communities.
Some of the beneficiaries commended the philanthropist for the initiative, describing the support as timely in view of the prevailing economic challenges in the country.
In her comment, Ms. Ayobami Yinusa commended the gesture and said the donation would go a long in her family’s celebration of Eid-el Kabir.
“I am not saying this because I am a Mislim. Alhaji Ejide also extended the gesture to Christians, traditional religion worshippers, organisations, among others. May God bless his soul for us so that he can do more.”
Pa Jibril Lawal expressed thanks to Alhaji Ejide and prayed for good health, peace, joy and long life for him.
“This is not the first time that Alhaji is doing this. It has become his practice. Apart from these edition of monetary fonations, I know that he gives scholarships and other assistance to people.
“He has been a pillar of support for the poor and the vulnerable,” Pa Lawal said.
Many other beneficiaries also prayed for continued blessings and growth for the foundation and its founder.
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