About 241 individuals and corporate bodies joined hands with digital crowd-funding platform, Giving.Ng to feed families at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in New Karu, Nasarawa State in January.
A statement by Giving.Ng shows that the donation was sponsored by organisations that include Seven Up Bottling Company, Sterling Bank Plc and Ella’s FoodBank.
Speaking during the donation at New Karu, wife of Nasarawa State Governor, Hajiya Silifat Sule, commended the donors for committing their resources to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians.
She added that the feeding programme initiated by Giving.Ng exemplifies the true spirit of the Nigerian people and promised further collaboration with the platform so as to increase the scale of impact.
Expressing gratitude to the donors, a member representing Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi, commended Giving.Ng and her partners for the impactful outreach.
The Marketing manager, Seven-Up Bottling Company, Segun Ogunleye, said the donation of Aquafina water, Pepsi and other drinks bottled by the company was a token to the IDPs who have gone through a lot in recent times.
Founder of Ella’s Foodbank, Emmanuella Chimdi Ibeawuchi, stated that her organisation partnered with Giving.Ng because the platform has shown commitment to the social initiative using an uncommon approach.
Giving.Ng Project Manager, Mrs. Peju Ibekwe, lauded the support of Nigerians and corporate partners who supported the effort of her team.
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