APC Donates N52 Million to Families of 37 Miners Who Died in NSCDC Custody in Niger State
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has handed over N52 million to the families of the 37 miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, as well as to those who survived the incident.
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State made the donation public on Tuesday when he hosted the party's National Working Committee (NWC), which was led by its National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, on a condolence visit to the state over the tragedy.
Bago thanked the APC leadership for both the visit and the financial assistance extended to the affected households and survivors.
He gave an assurance that a state committee chaired by his deputy, Mr Yakubu Garba, working alongside the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Farouk Bahago, would make sure the money got to the people it was meant for.
Speaking earlier, Yilwatda conveyed the party's sympathy to the government and residents of Niger State over the incident.
He called the situation a trying time for the state, pointing out that Niger had in recent times been confronted with a series of security problems.
"This is not a good moment for the country, especially Niger State," he said.
"Recently, you've been bedevilled by so many challenges, especially security threats, but we can assure you that our hearts and prayers are with you.
"For the affected families, may God strengthen and comfort them in this challenging period. All this will pass away," he said.
Yilwatda added that the party was confident that evil would not triumph over the good of the people.
He praised Bago for the way he had managed the incident and pledged the party's backing for his administration.
Afterwards, the national chairman took members of the NWC to the palace of the Emir of Minna for a similar condolence visit.
The Emir, Umar-Bahago, expressed appreciation to the APC leadership for the visit and the financial support given to the families touched by the incident.
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