APC Donates N52m To Families Of 37 Miners Who Died In Custody  

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has donated N52 million to survivors and families of the 37 miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State.

The state governor, Umaru Bago, disclosed this on Tuesday when he received the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, during a condolence visit over the incident.

Bago expressed appreciation to the APC leadership for visiting the state and providing financial assistance to the affected families and survivors.

He said a state committee, headed by his Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, and working with the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Farouk Umar-Bahago, would oversee the distribution of the donation to the intended beneficiaries.

Earlier, Yilwatda conveyed the condolences of the APC to the government and people of Niger State over the deaths.

He described the incident as a difficult period for the state, particularly against the backdrop of the security challenges it had faced in recent times.

“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 said the party remained confident that evil would not overcome the goodwill and resilience of the people.

He also commended Bago for his handling of the incident and pledged the APC’s continued support for his administration.