Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, has applauded the philanthropic endeavours of former Chief of Army Staff, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd) describing him as a national asset for his positive impact on Nigerian citizens.
Governor Mutfwang expressed appreciation during a courtesy visit by the TY Danjuma Foundation-led Victims Support Fund at his Jos residence in Plateau State on Wednesday.
Highlighting Danjuma’s significant contributions to society, Mutfwang emphasized that some individuals, like Danjuma, are true gifts to their communities due to their substantial support for the less privileged.
“We sincerely appreciate the Victims Support Fund, led by our esteemed father, Lt. Gen. TY Danjuma. While everyone is valuable, some individuals, like Lt. Gen. TY Danjuma, are gifts to their societies; he is a gift to the nation.”
Commending the federal government’s trust in Gen. Danjuma to lead the Victims Support Fund, the governor acknowledged the importance attached to the program by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“As we navigate through challenging times, addressing various distressing situations, including the emerging issue of mental health, we aim to enhance every aspect of human well-being and improve the overall quality of life,” he said.
Governor Mutfwang also praised Toyosi Akinrele-Ogunsiyi, leader of the delegation, as a commendable example of girl child education, urging all young girls in the country to emulate her.
In her remarks, Barr. Toyosi Akinrele-Ogunsiyi revealed that the TY Danjuma Foundation has allocated N250 million for interventions in education, health, security, and water supply on the Plateau in 2024.
Akinrele-Ogunsiyi explained that the Victim Support Fund, initiated in June 2014 by former President Goodluck Jonathan, is the first private sector-led humanitarian initiative in Nigeria, providing swift responses to victims of terrorism and violent attacks nationwide.
The delegation also commissioned boreholes in Barkin-Ladi to improve water supply, with plans for further interventions in trauma healing, provision of drugs, and educational materials in response to violent attacks.
