The women’s wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by wives of the party’s presidential candidate and his running mate, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu and Hajiya Fatima Shettima, has donated N20 million, foodstuff and clothing to victims of flood disaster in Yobe State.
Mrs Tinubu said the gesture was to cushion the hardship suffered by victims of the natural disaster.
She stated this when she and Fatima Kashim Shetimma led a high powered delegation, including wives of Zamfara and Kogi State governors to the state.
The team also paid a courtesy visit on Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni and the Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Shehu Hashimi Umar El-Kanemi.
Sen Tinubu told Governor Buni that they were in the state to commiserate with the people of the state over the flood that ravaged many communities across the state.
She commended the Yobe State government for managing the disaster through early response and providing succour for the victims.
Responding, Governor Buni commended them for visiting the state and identifying with the people.
“Your visit today gives the people of Yobe state a sense of belonging at such a critical trying moment.
On behalf of the good people of Yobe state, l sincerely thank and appreciate your goodwill and generous donation to the people of the state” Governor Buni said.
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