The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Thursday donated the sum of N100M to flood victims in Kogi State.
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Tinubu announced the donation in a speech delivered on his behalf by Kogi state Governor Yahaya Bello at a solidarity walk held in Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre Lokoja organized by members and supporters of APC across the 21 local government areas of the state.
Tinubu who sympathized with those affected by the 2022 flood disaster, described the loss of lives and properties as unfortunate and assured that as President, the people of the State will get what is due to then, urged those affected to see the natural disaster as an act of God.
While appreciating the tumultuous crowd that trooped into Lokoja, from all over Kogi State to demonstrate support and solidarity for him and the presidential running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, Tinubu promised that the voice and demands of Kogi people would not only be heard loud and clear, it would be implemented by the incoming APC administration.
“I extend my warmest greetings to you all. I appreciate this tumultuous crowd. You have all gathered here to demonstrate your support and solidarity for me and our Presidential Running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, and of course for your hardworking Governor, who I always referred to as my son.
“Let me assure you that Kogi State will occupy a right of place in our administration. You are the Confluence State. You are important to us in the APC and the country.
“Apart from the presence of your Governor, Yahaya Bello, in the Presidential Campaign Council, one of your sons, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, is also the Secretary of our Campaign Council. So you are ably and adequately represented” he stated.