The Nineteen Northern Governors, under the aegis of the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF), have jointly given the sum of N950 million to victims of the Jigawa State recent tanker explosion, which claimed several lives just as properties worth billions were destroyed.
The announcement of the donation was made by the Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya when he led a delegation of Northern Governors to Jigawa State to express sympathy over the devastating petrol tanker explosion that claimed over 150 lives and left many injured.
During the visit, Inuwa Yahaya announced that each Northern State Governor is donating N50 million to support the victims, their families, and survivors.
He emphasised that the collective contribution is to help alleviate the suffering caused by the incident and assist the Jigawa State Government in managing the aftermath of the tragedy.
“This tragedy affects us all. We…