Nigeria: Jigawa Okays N81m for Flood Victims

26 September 2007

Dutse — THE Jigawa State government has approved the immediate release of N81 million as assistance for victims of the recent flooding in the state.

The Commissioner for Local Government, Alhaji Nasiru Umar Roni, said the gesture was a testimony of Governor Lamido's concern on the plight of his people, adding that this will go a long way to cushion the effects of the disaster on the victims.

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