The All Progressives Congress (APC) has donated N52 million to survivors and the families of the 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 this on Tuesday when he received the party’s National Working Committee, led by its National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, during a condolence visit following the incident.
Bago thanked the APC leadership for visiting the state and providing financial assistance to the affected families and survivors.
He explained that a state committee led by his Deputy Governor, Mr Yakubu Garba, alongside the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Farouk Bahago, would oversee the distribution of the funds to ensure they reached the intended beneficiaries.
Earlier, Yilwatda conveyed the APC’s condolences to the government and people of Niger State over the incident.
He described the development as a difficult period for the state, which has recently experienced several security challenges.
“This is not a good moment for the country, especially Niger State.
“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 maintained that the party remained confident that evil would not overcome the goodness of the people.
He also praised Governor Bago for his response to the incident and assured him of the APC’s continued support for his administration.
The APC national chairman subsequently led members of the NWC to the palace of the Emir of Minna for another condolence visit.
Umar-Bahago expressed appreciation to the APC leadership for the visit and the financial assistance provided to the families affected by the incident.