United States of America (USA) branch of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has commenced its 2026 annual Ramadan distribution of food items and cash support to Muslims across Ilorin Emirate in Kwara State.
The flag-off ceremony was held at the IEDPU National Secretariat located in the Gerin Alimi area of Ilorin.
Speaking at the event, the National Vice President of IEDPU, Alhaji Issa Abdulrauf, commended the USA branch of the union for sustaining the humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan.
He noted that beneficiaries were drawn from the five local government areas that make up the Ilorin Emirate including Ilorin East, Ilorin West, Ilorin South, Moro, and Asa.
Alhaji Abdulrauf said the distribution of food items and financial assistance would go a long way in alleviating the hardship faced by many Muslim families during the fasting period.
He described the Programme as a significant intervention that continues to impact lives positively.
He called on well-meaning individuals, corporate organisations, and other associations to emulate the IEDPU USA branch by extending similar gestures of love and support to Muslims during Ramadan.
According to him, the initiative is an annual programme through which many Muslims across the emirate have benefited over the years.
He also applauded the volunteers who facilitated the distribution, describing their efforts as selfless and worthy of commendation.
He prayed that Almighty Allah would reward them abundantly.
The Vice President expressed appreciation to the donors on behalf of the beneficiaries for their generosity and commitment to community development.
In his Goodwill Message, Mallam Alaro Suleiman described the initiative as commendable and urged other Muslims to emulate the spirit of giving and compassion demonstrated by the IEDPU USA branch.
Similarly, Mallam Anafi Alabere characterised the gesture as a clear demonstration of love and care for fellow Muslims, praying that Allah would continue to bless and reward the donors.
In his remark,Dr. Ajao Muhammed appreciated the national leadership of IEDPU for what he described as their fatherly guidance and for laying a solid legacy for the association through impactful community-based programmes.
