Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani has donated N50 million to the victims of flood that ravaged Maiduguri and Jere cities in Borno State.
She made the donation when she led a delegation of party leaders, supporters and well-wishers on the sympathy visit to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, in Maiduguri on Tuesday.
Binani who described Maiduguri as home, said it’s the connection and humanity that motivated come physically and commensurate with the governor and people in the state.
“We pray that such calamity would never befall anyone again, wherever we are.
“We all know through history that the people of Borno State have a high capacity of resilience. We pray to Almighty Allah to make them overcome this tragedy as quickly as possible.
“We also pray to God to have mercy on those that have lost their lives, grant them aljanna firdaus and comfort their families and loved ones,” she said.
Amongst the delegation Amb Fatima Balla Abubakar OON, Sen Ahmed Hassan Barata and others.
Responding, Governor Zulum thanked Sen Binani for making it to Maiduguri despite bad weather challenges that prevented her from landing in Maiduguri.
“Let me inform you that, Senator Binani, yesterday took a flight to Maiduguri but they couldn’t land because of bad weather so they returned to Abuja.
“On noticing what had happened I called her and said there is no need for you to come back again, but she said Borno is home to her, therefore she must be present to commensurate with us. That goes to show the level of fraternity between herself and the good people of Borno State…..“ he said.
He appreciated her and the delegation for the sympathy and assured that the money donated would be utilised judiciously.
“You donated a whooping sum of N50 million and be rest assured that the government of Borno State under my distinguished leadership, shall ensure judicious utilization of the fund.
“Yesterday, we constituted a committee and amongst the members we have representatives of ICPC and EFCC to ensure the fund gets to the right individuals.
“For me, Senator Binani is not just a political ally but also a sister to me. I believe many of you here know Dr Chiroma, and Senator Binani is her mother, so on this note, let me once again welcome you. Thank you for the N50 million donation coming from an individual not government,” he said.