African Aviation University donates bags of grain to Sabon Iddo community, Abuja

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By Ibraheem Hamza Muhammad

The African Aviation and Aerospace University, (AAAU) Abuja has donated bags of grain to Sabon Iddo, its host community on Wednesday.

Registrar of the University, Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi said at the event that, this is part of AAAU’s Corporate Social Responsibility, (CSR) to Sabon Iddo, its host community near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

According to him, “This is part of my team’s ongoing commitment to community welfare, enriching the town’s people and fostering good relationship.

“We are donating bags of Guinea corn to the Sabon Iddo community. This gesture follows the university’s earlier initiative to compensate farmers whose lands were impacted by construction at its permanent site.”

Registrar of AAAU, Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi, Sarki Sabon Iddo Chief Yakubu Alkali

Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi said that in line with AAAU’s CSR to uplift local residents, the university reached out to assist farmers who were nearing harvest when their crops were affected. This donation of Guinea corn symbolises our dedication to support the community.

The Registrar, Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi was accompanief by Director of Physical Planning and Works, Engr. Mas’ud Aliyu Yerima.
presented ten bags of Guinea corn to the Sarki of Sabon Iddo, High Chief Yakubu Alkali, for distribution to the affected farmers.

AAAU’s commitment to building lasting relationships with neighboring communities underlines its goal of fostering a safe and beneficial environment for all.

In his remarks, the traditional ruler of the community, Sarki of Sabon Iddo, High Chief Yakubu Alkali thanks the management of the University for the kind gesture.