By Tony Obiechina Abuja
A non governmental organisation, Initiative for the Alleviation of Vulnerable Persons from Poverty (IAVPP) at the weekend stormed Ruga, an Abuja rural community and provided palliatives to about 200 households to cushion the adverse effects of the economy.
Working in partnership with Beacon Consulting, DME Group and Womenovate, the NGO donated food items including rice, spaghetti, noodles, tomato pastes, maggi, salt, among others to the inhabitants.
In a statement by the group, Action for the Vulnerable is a development organization that is working with vulnerable communities in Nigeria to end extreme poverty, adding that “We believe poverty is one of the root causes of crime, violence, sicknesses, poor education, discrimination, and death, which is prevalent in developing countries such as Nigeria”
It further stated that, “We aim to aid the vulnerable – men, women, and children to achieve their full potential, live productive lives and make an impact in the world. We aspire to eliminate the injustice of poverty and give the vulnerable a chance at living!”
In her remarks, Executive Director of IAVPP, Juliana Okoro said, “There is a high prevalence of hunger in Nigeria, according to the UN, 25 million Nigerians are at risk of facing hunger and this is a projected increase from the estimated 17 millionbpeople currently at risk of food insecurity. There is an urgent need to take immediate action.
“World Food Day which was celebrated on October 16th, calls attention to the critical issues of global hunger. By organizing this food drive during this time, we aim to emphasize that our actions, no matter how small, contribute to the global efforts to achieve Zero Hunger.
“Our goal is not only to address immediate needs within our community but also to emphasise our commitment to the broader vision of achieving Zero Hunger globally:’
Also commenting Chairperson of IAVPP, Juliet Odogwu noted, “The issue of food security and access to nutritious meals remains an escalating concern in many communities in Nigeria. With our mission deeply rooted in eradicating hunger, Action.
For the Vulnerable is commemorating World Food Day in a meaningful way by launching abFood Drive project in Ruga Community, FCT.
“I believe it is our collective obligation to contribute to underserved communities around us and ensure that no one should go to bed hungry.
“In the past, IAVPP has visited four communities around the FCT and distributed over 950 relief materials to aid the underserved. Our mission is to keep doing this and empower people and communities with the resources to enable them to live better lives and end extreme poverty.
The statement explained that the primary objective of a food drive to feed 200 households is to provide essential sustenance to those in need within the community, addressing food insecurity and alleviating hunger.
According to the statement, by distributing food to 200 households, the drive aims to ensure that vulnerable families have access to nutritious meals and can meet their basic nutritional requirements.
“This charitable effort not only offers immediate relief but also fosters a sense of community, empathy, and support, helping to create a stronger, more compassionate society that takes care of its most vulnerable members”, it added.
