A faith-based charity organisation, Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation (ZSF) will on Sunday disburse over N148 million to 494 beneficiaries.
The 8th Zakat Distribution Ceremony (ZDC), according to ZSF Operations Manager Alhaji Ahmed Ma’aruf, will hold at Alausa Secretariat Mosque Hall, Ikeja.
Alhaji Ma’aruf said the event will be chaired by Chairman, University of Lagos Muslim Community Prof Lai Olurode. Sheikh Ishaq Tejidini will deliver lecture.
Other guests include Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Saywite Ltd Mr Bashir Bello, Chairman, Easy and Quiet Alhaji Mutiu Anthony, Chief Executive Officer Baytuzzeenah Hajia Saidat Otiti, among others.
According to him, Empowerment will take 42 per cent of the disbursement; Education – 10 per cent, Medical – 29 per cent, Welfare – 10 per cent and nine per cent for others.