*** 32 survivors get N2m each
By Aideloje Ojo
Minna
Niger State government has supported families of each of the 37 artisanal miners that lost their lives with N5m while the 32 survivors were presented with N2m each.
The Governor of Niger State, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, presented the cheques to the Emir of Minna, Umar Faruk Bahago at Government House Minna on Monday
He said, the gesture is also to support them to venture into other things and encouraged them to desist from unprofessional mining.
He said that his administration has asked the State Universal Basic Education Board to establish schools that will encourage the children enrol in schools instead of risking their lives in artisanal mining.
He appreciated the families of the deceased and the survivors for their perseverance and patience.
“I want to commend the Emir of Minna, Umar Faruk Bahago for his efforts at promoting peace in his domain and for his role in counselling families of the deceased”, the Governor said.
In his response, the Emir of Minna, Umar Faruk Bahago who spoke on behalf of the families of the deceased and the survivors appreciated the governor for the kind gesture.
He promised that the Emirate will ensure that all the money gets to the rightful beneficiaries.
