Jigawa Tanker Explosion: Mrs Tinubu Donates N40m, Food Items to Victims

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday donated N40 million, as well as various food items to victims of the recent tanker explosion incident in Majiya village of Jigawa State.
The donation was presented on the First Lady’s behalf by a delegation led by wife of the Speaker if the House of Representatives, Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abbas at the Government House, Dutse.

Handing over the cheque and food items to the wife of the State Governor, Hadiza Umar Namadi, Mrs Tinubu, according to a release issued by her Media Assistant, Busola Kukoyi, said the plight of the victims is of great concern to her, and assured the state government of her continued support and prayers.

Receiving the commiseration and donations from the First Lady with thanks, Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi assured the delegation that the donation would be judiciously deployed to cater for the victims.
Also appreciating the President for his prompt and fatherly response to the disaster in the state, the Governor disclosed that some of the victims are already getting better under medical care.

While noting that the tanker explosion was a sad episode for the state, wife of the governor described the visit and donation by the First Lady as a show of motherly love, unity and solidarity.
The delegation was earlier at the Rasheed Shekoni Federal University Teaching Hospital, Dutse, to sympathise with some of the victims who are currently receiving medical attention.