Dangote donates N1.5 Billion to Maiduguri flood victims

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has donated N1.5 billion to support victims of the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno State.

During an assessment visit to the affected areas, Dangote, accompanied by Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, announced that N1 billion of the donation would be directed to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to collaborate with the Borno State government in relief efforts.

“I just want to clarify, we have this flood committee. NEMA wrote us a letter; so we sat down and approved N1 billion to NEMA to work with the Borno State government. On top of that, the Aliko Dangote Foundation will put additional N500 millions so that’s #1.5 billion. Thank you,” he said.

Earlier, Gov Sule also announced the donation of unspecified number of trucks of relief materials to support the Borno state government.

Responding, Governor Babagana Zulum praised them for generosity and love towards the people of Borno.

“Not everyone that has money has the heart of giving, Aliko Dangote has been helping our people, this is not first time. I pray that Allah will reward you with Aljannah.”

“I would like to thank my brother, Gov Abdullahi Sule, who came along with Aliko Dangote to visit us at this trying moment.”