The All Progressives Congress has donated N52 million to support the families and survivors of 37 miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State.
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, disclosed the donation on Tuesday when he received the party’s National Working Committee, led by its National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, during a condolence visit over the incident.
Bago thanked the APC leadership for visiting the state and providing financial assistance to those affected.
He said a state committee headed by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, would work with the Emir of Minna, Farouk Umar-Bahago, to ensure the money gets to the intended beneficiaries.
During the visit, Yilwatda conveyed the party’s condolences to the Niger State Government and residents over the deaths.
The APC chairman acknowledged the security challenges confronting the state and said the party stood with the affected families during the difficult period.
He also commended Governor Bago for his handling of the incident and pledged the party’s continued support for his administration.
Following the meeting with the governor, Yilwatda and other members of the APC National Working Committee visited the palace of the Emir of Minna to offer their condolences.
