N100 Million Relief Fund to Aid Victims of Diko Explosion in Niger State

The House of Representatives has allocated N100 million in relief funds to support victims of the Diko Junction petrol tanker explosion in Niger State. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas presented the funds to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, who expressed gratitude for the support. The funds will be managed through the Niger State Disaster Management Fund, illustrating the commitment to assist affected families.

The Niger State Government has officially received a relief fund amounting to N100 million from the House of Representatives, intended to assist victims of the Diko Junction petrol tanker explosion in Gurara Local Government Area. During the formal presentation at the Niger State liaison office in Abuja, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas presented cheques of N10 million each to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.

Governor Bago expressed sincere appreciation for the generous donation, highlighting its reflection of compassion and commitment towards the victims and their families. He assured that the funds would be efficiently allocated to support the affected families via the Niger State Disaster Management Fund.

Speaker Abbas remarked that this donation fulfills a previously made promise during his condolence visit to the Government of Niger State in light of the catastrophic fire disaster, which resulted in numerous casualties and extensive property damage. He acknowledged that while the financial assistance would not wholly meet the needs of those impacted, it represents the House of Representatives’ enduring empathy and solidarity with individuals in distress.

Furthermore, Speaker Abbas reiterated the House’s dedication to collaborating with the state government to provide continuous support to the community during challenging times.

In summary, the House of Representatives has demonstrated its commitment to assisting victims of the Diko Junction explosion by providing a N100 million relief fund. This initiative underscores the compassion exhibited by government officials towards affected families, with assurances from both Speaker Abbas and Governor Bago that these funds will be used effectively to aid recovery efforts.

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