Moved by the devastation of flood on communities in Benue State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Presidential Campaign Team has presented money and relief items worth N20 million to them.
The team led by the wife of the APC presidential candidate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
Tinubu told Governor Samuel Ortom, that they were in the State to commiserate with the people over the unfortunate flood incident that had ravaged several communities.
The leader of the delegation, who was accompanied by the wife of Vice Presidential candidate, Hajiya Nana Shetimma, said they feel the pains and understand the hardship the flood has caused individuals across the country.
The Lagos Central Senator further said that the APC women’s campaign team has decided to embark on sympathy visits and donate relief materials to States affected by the flood before it kick-starts the 2023 presidential campaigns.
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Tinubu had while presenting the relief items, announced an N10 million cash donation to support 200 individuals with 50,000 Naira each to enable them engage in small-scale businesses.
Ortom appreciated the delegation for identifying with the victims through the State Government despite belonging to different political parties.
A symbolic presentation of relief materials sent to the State by the First Lady and grand patron of the women’s campaign team, Dr Aisha Buhari was made.
The items were received by Eunice Ortom, wife of Benue Governor, on behalf of the victims.
The delegation further commiserated with the people at a meeting facilitated by the APC governorship candidate in Benue State, Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia, where the delegation donated an additional 10 million Naira to relief efforts.
Hajiya Nana Shettima had, on Saturday also led a delegation to Kogi state, where cash and relief materials were also donated to flood victims.