Maiduguri Flood: Peter Obi Donates N50m To Support Victims During Visit
- Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, paid a condolence/solidarity visit to Borno state
- Obi on Tuesday, September, 17, donated N50 million to victims of the Maiduguri flood in the northeast state
- The former Anambra governor said he and the Labour Party are dedicated to helping alleviate the suffering and hardship caused by the floods
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Maiduguri, Borno state - Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, has donated N50 million to victims of the Maiduguri flood in Borno state.
Obi visited Governor Babagana Zulum, and Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanemi, paying condolence/solidarity to the state.
Source: Twitter
He was accompanied by his 2023 running mate, Dr Datti Baba-Ahmed, and the Chairman of the party’s National Caretaker Committee Senator, Nenadi Usman.
This was disclosed in a statement issued via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @PeterObi on Tuesday, September 17
The former Anambra state governor visited the Bank of the North spare parts market, where traders lost their goods, and an IDP camp in Government College.
Obi said:
“To demonstrate our solidarity, we have made an initial donation of ₦50M to the state government. But our support doesn't stop there.
“We will continue to stand with the people of Borno, providing aid and resources to help them rebuild and recover from this tragedy.
“As the people of Borno navigate this challenging time, we want them to know they are not alone.
“We are dedicated to helping alleviate the suffering and hardship caused by the floods, which have submerged over half of Maiduguri and displaced thousands of residents.”
Maiduguri flood: Dangote donates N1.5bn to support victims
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Northern Youth Congress (NYC) praised Aliko Dangote and the Dangote Foundation for their N1.5 billion donation to support flood relief efforts in Borno state.
The NYC highlighted Dangote’s dedication to humanity, acknowledging that his contribution will help alleviate the suffering caused by the floods and aid the recovery process.
The group also urged other businessmen and corporate entities to follow Dangote’s example in supporting those affected by the floods.
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