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- Maseke Daniels Ministries has launched the second edition of its community outreach programme, Feed My People 2.0, targeting 5,000 families in Jos, Plateau State, with free bags of rice as part of efforts to alleviate hunger and support vulnerable households amid prevailing economic challenges.
The initiative, convened by Dr. Prophet Maseke Daniels, is themed “Giving Hope, Feeding Families, Touching Lives” and aims to distribute 5,000 bags of rice to beneficiaries, including Muslims and Christians, irrespective of their religious affiliations.
Speaking to the press Daniels said the initiative was a divine instruction he was committed to carrying out throughout his lifetime, adding that he hoped to expand the programme annually.
He maintained that his motivation was not public recognition or feedback from beneficiaries but his commitment to obeying what he described as God’s command.
“This is not a choice; it is a command. I must do what God has instructed me to do,” he said, adding that the initiative was neither politically motivated nor affiliated with any political interest.
Daniels disclosed that the distribution would comprise 2,000 bags for Muslims, 2,000 for Christians and 1,000 for members of his church, explaining that the arrangement was based on available funding.
Addressing beneficiaries at the event, the cleric drew inspiration from Matthew 25:31–40, which highlights the importance of feeding the hungry, caring for the needy and showing compassion to others.
He emphasised that genuine love and humanitarian service should transcend religious differences, arguing that people should be supported based on their needs rather than whether they are Christians or Muslims.
“The Bible says, ‘Love thy neighbour as thyself.’ It did not say love your Muslim neighbour or your Christian neighbour. It says love thy neighbour,” he stated.
Daniels, who recounted experiencing severe hunger and going several days without food while growing up, said his personal experiences had strengthened his resolve to help those facing similar challenges.
He urged individuals with the capacity to assist others to make humanitarian service a priority, expressing the hope that beneficiaries would one day be inspired to support other families in need.
The convener also expressed optimism about the future of Africa and called for greater compassion, peaceful coexistence and support for vulnerable people across communities.
Some beneficiaries who spoke at the event commended the initiative, describing it as timely assistance that would ease the burden of feeding their families.
Frances Ebere, who said she came from the Faringada area of Jos after being invited by a friend, expressed gratitude to the ministry, praying for God’s continued blessings upon the convener.
Similarly, Atong Atsen praised Daniels for extending assistance to both Christians and Muslims without demanding anything in return. She described the gesture as a contribution to peaceful coexistence in Plateau State and urged God to grant him the wisdom, strength and resources to continue the initiative.
Another beneficiary, Umar Ali, who came from the Gengere community through his community head, said 20 people from his community received bags of rice through the programme.
Ali commended the distribution process, noting that beneficiaries were assigned numbers and seated in an organised manner before receiving their items.
He called on government officials and other public officeholders to emulate the initiative, stressing that vulnerable households were facing significant hardship and needed practical support rather than actions that could fuel violence and conflict.
The beneficiaries expressed hope that the programme would continue and inspire more individuals and organisations to contribute to humanitarian efforts and promote peaceful coexistence among residents of Plateau State.
