Wed Sep 18 04:28:56 UTC 2024: ## Flood Relief: Over N5 Billion Donated to Borno State Victims

Maiduguri, Borno State – A wave of sympathy has swept across Nigeria in response to the devastating floods that ravaged Borno State, with numerous individuals and organizations pledging millions of naira in support of the victims.

Leading the donations is President [President’s Name], who contributed N1.5 billion. The Aminu Dantata Group of Companies, led by Alhaji Aminu Dogo Al Hassan Dantata, matched this amount, also donating N1.5 billion.

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) announced a substantial donation of N3 billion and food materials, along with N50 million to the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Garbai Ibn Umar El Kanemi.

Political figures also joined the relief effort. Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, contributed N50 million, while the PDP delegation, led by acting national chairman Bashir Damagum, donated N25 million. Former PDP governorship candidate, Hon. Mohammed Imam, added N50 million to the cause.

The Senate and House of Representatives also showed solidarity. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, represented by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, led a delegation to Maiduguri, where they donated N100 million. Former Senate President Dr. Ahmed Lawal donated N50 million, and Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume and Borno Deputy Governor Umar Usman led Southern Borno people to donate N200 million.

Speaker House of Representatives Tajjudeen Abbas, represented by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Al Hassan Adi Doguwa, also visited Maiduguri, donating N100 million and 600 bags of rice.

The Taraba State delegation, led by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, John Kizito Bonzina, announced a N200 million donation, accompanied by 15 traditional rulers, 7 state lawmakers, and members of the State Executive Council.

Governor Umara Babgana Zulum expressed his gratitude to all the donors, assuring them that the funds and items will be allocated to the victims in need.

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