TDV Distributed Qurbani Meat to Approximately 400,000 People in Nigeria

The Türkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV) delivered Qurbani meat to approximately 400,000 people in Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa and home to the continent’s largest Muslim population.

As part of the 2026 Qurbani Program, carried out in cooperation with the Presidency of Religious Affairs under the slogan “Share Your Qurbani, Get Closer to Your Brother”, TDV organized Qurbani distributions in 84 countries this year.

In Nigeria, one of the countries included in the program, TDV completed its Qurbani operations across 11 regions, including the capital Abuja and the states and major cities of Kano, Sokoto, Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Ibadan, Niger, and Jigawa.

Foundation officials and volunteers who arrived in the country before Eid supervised the procurement of qurbani animals funded through donor donations. After undergoing veterinary inspections, the animals were slaughtered in designated facilities, and the meat was distributed to disadvantaged families in packages of 5 and 10 kilograms.

The distribution received significant interest from local communities across the country. Volunteers also visited children in rural areas, bringing gifts and sharing the joy of Eid.

“We Delivered an Average of 20–25 Kilograms of Meat to Each Family”

TDV Nigeria Coordinator Arif Kılıçoğlu stated that the slaughtering and distribution process under the Qurbani Program had been completed throughout Nigeria.

Noting that Qurbani were carried out in 11 different regions, Kılıçoğlu said:

“Before Eid Al Adha, our objective was to reach 250,000 families. However, thanks to the generosity of our nation and the 45,000 Qurbani shares entrusted to us, we were able to reach nearly 400,000 families across Nigeria. We would like to express our gratitude to TDV donors and our esteemed nation.”

Kılıçoğlu explained that coupons were distributed to eligible beneficiaries identified by Islamic authorities in villages across Africa, ensuring that aid reached those most in need directly. He added that each family received an average of 20 to 25 kilograms of meat.

Recalling that TDV has been implementing its Proxy Qurbani Program for more than 30 years, Kılıçoğlu noted that international Qurbani donations continue to increase every year.

“There is significant support for disadvantaged regions, particularly in Africa, Asia, and the Balkans. Our nation shows remarkable generosity toward oppressed communities and crisis-affected regions around the world,” he said.

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