How BUK feeds 2,000 people daily in Ramadan iftar initiative
The management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has been running a Ramadan feeding program (iftar) that benefits no fewer than 2,000 people daily—an initiative that has made a significant impact since last year’s Ramadan.
The university cited economic challenges as one of the reasons for introducing the program through its central mosque committee at the new site.
The initiative aims to alleviate hardship among students and the general public during this sacred month.
A visit by SolaceBase to the university’s central mosque, where the food distribution takes place, revealed a large turnout of students and outsiders, including almajiri children, who rely on the program for their daily iftar meal.
Beneficiaries receive iftar meals consisting of jollof or fried rice, bean cakes (kosai in Hausa), a local porridge drink (kunu in Hausa), and sometimes meat, among other items.
How the Program Works
Speaking on behalf of the committee, Head of Information and Media Studies department, Faculty of Communication, BUK, Professor Nura Ibrahim highlighted the significance of the Ramadan iftar feeding initiative.
“In this initiative, I serve as the secretary alongside several other committees working together to ensure its success,” he stated.
The program operates under the supervision of the new campus mosque, with Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere serving as the chairman of the mosque management committee.
To ensure smooth operations, the initiative is managed by about seven sub-committees, each handling different aspects of the project.
“We divided ourselves into seven committees, each led by a sub-chair. I personally chair the purchasing and supply sub-committee while also being part of the secretariat and the distribution committee,” Professor Ibrahim explained.
He emphasized that the responsibilities within the committees are interconnected, ensuring efficiency in the distribution process.
The Ramadan feeding program is an initiative of the mosque committee, which secured financial support from philanthropists across the state.
“Among the major donors, Alhaji Auwalu A.A. Rano played a crucial role in funding the project,” Professor Ibrahim revealed.
“Each day, we feed about 1,500 people—1,000 at this mosque and 500 at other campus locations, including the School of Continuing Education (SCE). In total, we have received food items and donations to cater for 2,000 people,” he added.
“The food is so good, we don’t even eat this at home” – students react
Many students praised the quality of the meals provided through BUK’s iftar feeding program, expressing deep appreciation for the initiative, especially during the current economic hardship in the country.
Many of the beneficiaries remarked that the food was not only delicious but even better than what they usually eat at home.
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Sulaiman Abubakar described the meals as exceptional, saying, “It consists of very delicious fried rice, kosai (bean cake), and even porridge drink at times. I think it’s a very, very good initiative.”
He added, “Most of us at home don’t even have a variety of sauces. So the quality is really good—very impressive.”
Another student, Muhammad Sa’ad, shared a similar sentiment. “I feel at home collecting my food because it’s the kind of meal I cannot prepare myself. That’s why I appreciate this program so much,” he said.
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A well-organized distribution process
The food distribution process follows a structured system, ensuring fairness and efficiency. Beneficiaries arrive at the mosque before distribution time, join a queue, and receive food tickets.
“To ensure an orderly process, meal cards are handed out to attendees after the daily Tafsir session,” explained Professor Ibrahim.
Each recipient presents their ticket to collect their iftar package, making the process seamless.
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