The Islamic Education Trust (IET) has disclosed that it is sponsoring over 100  orphans in different schools under its humanitarian initiative department in the country.

The IET Director-General  Nigeria, Alhaji Arzika Abubakar Rimau, disclosed this while briefing journalists as part of activities to mark its 50th anniversary.

He said that the area of assistance include payment of medical bills, providing food-aid among others.

Rimau explained that the Islamic Education Trust has over 500 staff of both Muslims and Christians, adding that its activities have impacted every region in Nigeria, countries in Africa and other continents.

He then said activities lined up for the golden jubilee are the New Horizon College, NHC, Alumni Marriage Workshop, and NHC Nursery and Primary School Alumni Get-Together,  Inter-faith Seminar, Neighbourhood Children Funfair, and Inter-School Quiz Competition.

He further revealed that the high point of the 50th anniversary would be the presentation of various awards to 100 individuals cutting across both Muslim and Christian backgrounds in the nation.