Saudi Arabia donates 100 tonnes of dates as humanitarian assistance 

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has distributed 100 tons of dates to the Nigerian government to support vulnerable families and strengthen the deep-rooted ties between the two nations.

During the ceremony, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Nigeria, His Excellency, Faisal bin Ibrahim Al-Ghamdi, stated that this year’s distribution includes 50 tons of dates for Abuja and another 50 tons for Kano, continuing Saudi Arabia’s tradition of assisting Nigeria through humanitarian donations.

Al-Ghamdi added that the initiative represents the Kingdom’s broader mission to uplift Muslim communities, alleviate suffering, and promote unity, particularly during significant religious periods such as Ramadan.

He added that the embassy in collaboration with local authorities and humanitarian organisations, will ensure the proper distribution of the dates so that they can reach the most vulnerable families in various regions of Nigeria.

Ambassador Al-Ghamdi reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nigeria across multiple sectors, particularly in humanitarian and Islamic affairs.

Meanwhile, Al-Ghamdi expressed his profound gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for their unwavering support in providing aid to Muslims and underserved communities worldwide.