The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a N52 million donation to support the families of the 37 miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State.
Politics Nigeria reports that the donation was disclosed on Tuesday by Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, when he received the National Working Committee of the APC, led by its National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, during a condolence visit over the deaths.
Bago expressed appreciation to the party leadership for visiting the state and providing financial assistance to the affected families.
He said arrangements had been made to ensure that the money reached the intended beneficiaries, adding that a state committee headed by his Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, would oversee the distribution.
According to the governor, the committee would work with the Emir of Minna, Farouk Umar-Bahago, to identify and reach the affected families.
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