By Aideloje Ojo
Minna
Nigeria First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu has announced the donation of One billion naira and 2000 bags of rice to victims of various disasters in Niger state under the Renewed Hope Initiative.
The wife of the President stated this in Minna on Tuesday.
Senator Remi Tinubu explained that the funds should be directed towards housing support and essential supplies to help the displaced families get back to their feet, earn great living and have a better life which is in line with the objectives of the renewed hope initiative.
She condoled the government and people of Niger State over the flood disaster in Mokwa that claimed many life’s, displaced many families,the recent boat mishaps, the victims of bandit attacks and those who have suffered fire disaster in the state.
She said, “These are really challenging times, but we prayed that Almighty God comfort the bereaved families, heal the injured and strengthen all those affected. As a mother, I share your pain and grieve over those irreplaceable lost and diversitation. I believe that we all can collectively help these victims in their various communities, may God comfort you and grant internal rest to the departed”.
She equally applauded Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago for raising promptly to the occasion by donating funds and grains to support families that were displaced.
In a remark, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago
explained that the state in recent times had experienced incidences of floods, boat mishaps, fire disasters, banditry and insurgency.
While appreciating the First Lady for her kind gesture to all the victims of the disasters, the Governor said, “The Renewed Hope Initiative have touched many lives across the country. We want to thank you for providing this kind of leadership, I want to encourage you to led us into right path”.
