An outpouring of support continues for the people and government of Borno State, including the traditional institution of Borno Emirate, as individuals and organizations visit to offer sympathy and condolences.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
On Tuesday, the President and Chairman of Amnu Dantata Group of Companies, Alhaji Aminu Dogo Al Hassan Dantata, visited Governor Babagana Zulum at the Government House Maiduguri and announced a donation of N1.5 billion to support the victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster.
Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, also paid a similar visit to Governor Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, announcing a donation of N50 million.
Other notable visitors and donors include PDP National Chairman, Bashir Damagum, who led a PDP delegation and announced a donation of N25 million; Former PDP Governorship Candidate, Hon. Mohammed Imam, who donated N50 million; and Engineer Usman Tijjani, Borno State Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), who made a token donation of cash and relief materials.
In addition, NEDC Board Chairman, Paul Tafa (rtd), and the MD/CEO, Amb. Mohammed Goni Alkali, paid sympathy and condolences visits to the Shehu of Borno and donated N50 million and relief materials for the renovation of his palace. The commission also donated N3 billion and food relief materials during a similar visit to Governor Zulum.
Other donors include the Al Amana Aid Group Chairman, who donated N1 million and pledged more educational and humanitarian services to the affected people; the Senate President, Senator God’s will Akpabio, who donated N100 million; and the former Senate President, Senator Dr. Ahmed Lawal, who donated N50 million.
Taraba State delegation led by the Rt. Hon. Speaker Tarabia State House of Assembly comprising of 15 traditional rulers and 7 members of the state assembly and SEC members among others announced a donation of N200 million.
Also, the Mai of Potislum, Umar Baba ram Wuriya Bariya visited and commiserated with the government and people of Borno.
The list of donors continues to grow as more individuals and organizations offer their support to the flood victims.
