Rochdale's Nigerian Community Association kitted out with new clothes

Mary Adekugbe and Councillor Faisal Rana

Brand new clothes have been donated to Rochdale’s Nigerian Community Association.

Boxes of new jackets, shirts, trousers and other apparel were handed over to the Freehold-based organisation, which is run by Mary Adekugbe, by Councillor Faisal Rana.

Mrs Adekugbe, the founder of the Nigerian Community Association, said: "We are a small voluntary group which aims to support our local community and also to promote cultural activities.

“The boxes of brand new clothes will be a great help to those who live locally and are less privileged.

“A massive thank you to Councillor Faisal Rana for making a huge difference by supporting our community.”

Councillor Rana, who has previously supported the group, added: “This invaluable group do a fantastic job in supporting the local community. They work incredibly hard in running a food bank and lots of other activities in supporting needy families. A lot of people rely on the valuable assistance they provide.

"The project is run by the amazing Mary Adekugbe, a tireless worker who puts tremendous effort into everything she does. Rochdale is a much better, kinder place because of her.”