President Bola Tinubu has distributed bags of rice to Student Union Government (SUG) Presidents from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The gesture was facilitated by the Special Adviser on Students Engagement Asefon Sunday.
The distributions were made on Tuesday.
According to Asefon, this initiative is part of the President’s ongoing efforts to support students, particularly during the festive season.
“Today, SUG Presidents across the Federation will receive rice from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a leader who values students not just as tomorrow’s leaders but as leaders of today,” Asefon said.
He said that the distribution of rice, initially planned for December 2024, arrived late in Abuja on December 28.
It is understood that representatives from each zone were invited to Abuja to receive the items personally. Two SUG Presidents from each zone were selected to oversee and manage the distribution process.
Asefon hailed this initiative as unprecedented.
He said, “For the first time in this country, a sitting President is directly reaching out to student leaders during the festive season.” He assured students of more benefits under the Presidential initiative in 2024, emphasizing the importance of students reflecting, expressing their views, and engaging actively with the government.
Fahad Abdullahi, SUG President of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, expressed gratitude on behalf of the student leaders.
