Billionaire Alhaji Aliko Dangote on behalf of his Foundation, yesterday announced the donation of N2 billion to Borno State government for the upkeep and resettlement of Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) in the state.
Dangote also announced the provision of entire foodstuffs for IDPs during the upcoming Ramadan fasting by its foundation to ensure hunger- free camps during the holy month.
The announcement yesterday followed his visit to some of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Maiduguri, in company of Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima and his Deputy, Alhaji Usman Mamman Durkwa.
Ealier at Dalori and Bakassi camp, Alhaji Aliko Dangote said
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though my Foundation had spent N1.4billion in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, it is not enough and this is why I am here to see things for my self. I want to assure you that we shall continue to work with both State and Federal governments to make sure there is hunger- free at the IDPs camps.
“My Foundation will assist the Borno State government with the sum of N2 billion naira so that the Governor can focus on developmental projects”, Dangote said.
The billionaire also promised that his foundation will invest and create jobs for the teeming youths in Borno as post insurgency offer.
He assured the Shehu of Borno, Alh Umar Garbai Ibn Elkanemi at his palace that he will not abandon the state in the rehabilitation, reconstruction and resettlement time.
“Like I said earlier that our visit will not be the last but we will continue to partner with Borno State government to create jobs for our people, also I assure you that the entire food for IDPs during Ramadan will be supplied by Dangote Foundation to alleviate the suffering of our of people.” he said.
The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Mustapha Ibn El-kanemi and The Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima thanked Dangote for his support for the state.
Really nice gesture from Dangote.
I’m really impressed with Dangote on this one. 2bn is no joke. My prayer is that it is used for the purpose it is meant for and not mismanaged or embezzlement.
God bless you sir