Remi Tinubu donates N500 million to Maiduguri flood victims
The First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has donated N500 million to persons affected by the flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Mrs Tinubu announced the donation during a sympathy visit to Governor Babagana Zulum on Wednesday in Maiduguri.
Represented by Nana Kashim Shettima, wife of the Vice President, Mrs Tinubu presented N500 million to the governor and prayed for the affected persons.
She lauded the state government over its commitment at all levels and pledged continued support of the Renewed Hope Initiative to youth and women in the state.
Mrs Tinubu, who is also the chairman of the RHI, was accompanied in the visit by the wives of some state governors, ministers, and female members of the National Assembly.
Responding, Mr Zulum lauded the gesture, adding that the RHI programme empowered many women and the vulnerable in the state.
He said that President Tinubu also visited Maiduguri on Monday to show solidarity with the people of the state over the disaster.
(NAN)
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