In a landmark humanitarian intervention that has brought smiles to thousands of faces in Borno State, the Thinklab Charity Foundation, the charitable arm of Thinklab Group Limited, has successfully flagged off the distribution of Ramadan food packages and cash palliatives to 1,000 vulnerable households in Maiduguri.

The total value of items and cash distributed at the event has surpassed N50 million, with an additional N20 million in cash palliatives approved on the spot by the foundation’s Chairman for further outreach.

The event, held on Sunday, the 6th day of Ramadan, at the Thinklab Estate in Bakassi GRA, Maiduguri, witnessed an overwhelming turnout of thousands of beneficiaries who gathered to receive both essential food items and direct cash support. The initiative was executed in collaboration with the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA) and operates under the esteemed leadership and blessings of His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, mni, the Executive Governor of Borno State.

Chairman’s Generosity: Immediate Approval of N20 Million Cash Palliatives

In a dramatic and heartwarming development during the event, the Chairman of Thinklab Group Limited, Dr. Sa’id Alkali Kori, moved by the large number of households that had gathered and the evident need within the community, immediately approved an additional N20 million in cash palliatives. This emergency intervention was directed specifically at households that attended the occasion, ensuring that every eligible person present received immediate financial relief to support their Ramadan needs.

The gesture, which drew emotional reactions and audible prayers from the crowd, brings the total value of the foundation’s Ramadan intervention to over N70 million. Beneficiaries who had already received food packages were also included in the cash distribution, doubling the impact of the foundation’s outreach.

Speaking through the foundation’s leadership on ground, Dr. Kori’s message was clear: no one should leave empty-handed. His spontaneous act of generosity reflects his deep-seated belief that charity must be responsive, immediate, and felt by the people.

Massive Turnout and Distribution

The occasion was graced by thousands of beneficiaries, including the elderly, widows, orphans, and persons with disabilities, who had queued up since the early hours of the day. The Thinklab Charity Foundation team, led by its Director General, Hajiya Amina Alkali Kori, worked tirelessly alongside a dedicated team of volunteers to ensure the orderly and dignified distribution of both items and cash.

Supporting the exercise were the Director of Operations, Jibrin Sarki, and the Director of Logistics, Abubakar Habulle Usman, whose meticulous planning ensured that the large crowd was managed effectively without any hitches.

Also present to oversee the success of the event were key management staff of Thinklab Group, including the Managing Director, Dr. Babagana Mohammed Adam; the Project Director, Dr. Abba Damuna; and the Project Manager, Dr. Mustapha Gambomi. Their collective presence underscored the Group’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the Borno community.

The successful execution of the programme was made possible through the facilitation and support of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA). The agency’s Director General, Alh. Ali Abdullahi, was specially commended for his agency’s seamless coordination and partnership, ensuring that the intervention reached the most vulnerable households in line with the Governor’s humanitarian vision.

The event operates under the leadership and blessings of Governor Zulum, whose administration has consistently prioritized the welfare of citizens, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.

As the distribution progressed, the atmosphere was charged with spiritual energy. Beneficiaries, clutching their food packages and cash gifts, raised their hands in heartfelt supplication. Prayers were offered for the continued success and expansion of Thinklab Group, for strength and divine guidance for BOSEMA, for the long life and wisdom of Governor Zulum, and for lasting peace and prosperity to return to Borno State.

Echoes of “Allah ya sakawa” (May Allah reward you) filled the air as thousands returned home with their dignity intact and their Ramadan burdens significantly lightened.

Dr. Sa’id Alkali Kori, a distinguished entrepreneur and philanthropist with a Doctorate from the University of Liverpool, has once again demonstrated that true leadership is measured by impact on the vulnerable. His recent appointments as Honorary Special Adviser on International Relations and Development to Yobe State Governor and Technical Adviser to the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum speak to his broad vision for regional development, but it is his grassroots humanitarian work that endears him to the common man.

Through the Thinklab Charity Foundation—the charity arm of Thinklab Group Limited—Dr. Kori continues to institutionalize a culture of giving that transcends business. With over N70 million committed in a single day, the message is clear: in Ramadan, and indeed at all times, Thinklab stands with the people.