24/12/2024
Miga LG Foundation Realizes N39.7 Million for Free Healthcare and Education for 1,100 Orphans and Elderly Persons
Over N39.7 million was realized during the official launch of the Al-Yaqeen Miga Waqf Foundation Appeal Fund in Miga Local Government Area, Jigawa State held on Saturday 21st December 2024.
The highest donor, Alhaji Sa’idu Ismaila Koya, contributed N15 million—N5 million on his behalf and N10 million in honor of his parents. Other significant contributions came from the Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Honorable Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, who donated N5 million, and Senator Mustapha Khabib of Jigawa Central, who contributed N3 million. Additional donations include N2 million from Hon. Saidu Yusuf Miga Hon Member Jahun/MIGA at Federal representative, N2 million from the local government, and N500,000 from the Executive Chairman of the Local Government and N500,000 collectively contributed by the Speaker and Councillors of the Local Government Council.
During the event, the Chairman of the Foundation and District Head of Miga, Alhaji Muhammad Garba (Kogunan Dutse), described the Al-Yaqeen Miga Waqf Foundation as a unique philanthropic organization established in perpetuity to serve the entire Miga Local Government Area.
Alhaji Muhammad Garba explained that the foundation operates on Islamic endowment principles through Waqf donations, generating benefits aimed at assisting the less-privileged for the sake of Allah. He stated, “Our goal is to create a lasting positive impact on the lives of vulnerable populations in Miga Local Government Area. The funds realized, along with those to be generated in the future, will be allocated as follows: 60% will be invested for sustainability, while 40% will directly support vulnerable groups, including orphans, the elderly, widows, and underserved community members.”
The chairman noted that the idea originated from the annual Zakat collection initiated by the Emirate Council under the late Emir of Dutse, His Royal Highness Alhaji Nuhu Sunusi, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO).
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Hassan Hussaini Adamu, a representative of the Lafiya Programme—funded by the FCDO—highlighted the programme's contributions to promoting healthcare, enhancing education, and fostering philanthropy and investment. He noted that the Lafiya Programme supports five states and 138 local government areas in Nigeria in these critical areas.
The Al-Yaqeen Miga Waqf Foundation aims to build sustainable financial independence while improving the quality of life for the less privileged in Miga Local Government Area.
