The Igbo Community in Sokoto State has provided Christmas meals to inmates of the Sokoto Correctional Facility, feeding about 1,300 prisoners in a humanitarian outreach in honour of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
The initiative, the group said, was inspired by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently detained at the facility.
The group explained that Kanu understands “not to dine alone, especially during the festive season of Christmas, hence “a decisive and inclusive choice.”
A statement by the Igbo Community, Sokoto State Chapter on Thursday said “rather than limiting our generosity to a single individual,” they “elected to provide festive meals for the entire inmate population of the facility.
“This benevolent act ensured that all approximately 1,300 inmates shared in the spirit of the season.
The leadership of the Igbo Community in Sokoto stated “that this gesture is rooted in the enduring Igbo principles of Onye Aghana Nwanne Ya (be your brother’s keeper) and the universal values of charity and fellowship.
“It was performed as a humanitarian service to all, irrespective of origin or circumstance.
“This action underscores a commitment to humanity and shared goodwill, offering a moment of comfort and inclusivity during the holiday period,” the statement said.
The community said it hopes this act of kindness contributes to a message of peace and unity for all.
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