N900m Donation: Northern Governors Support Jigawa Tanker Explosion Victims

From: Jigawa State 

No fewer than 18 Northern States Governors' Forum members, led by Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, donated N50 million each to the Jigawa State Government over the weekend, following the devastating petrol tanker explosion that claimed over 171 lives and left many injured.

According to a press statement signed by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli, Governor Yahaya announced that each Northern Governor is donating N50 million to support the victims, their families, and survivors. The NSGF delegation, comprising Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and the Deputy Governors of Borno, Katsina, Taraba, Kebbi, and Yobe States, represented their principals.

The collective contribution aims to 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 therefore must support the Government and people of Jigawa State through these difficult times to help rebuild lives and overcome this challenge," the statement partly read.

Describing the explosion as one of the most tragic incidents in recent memory, Governor Inuwa Yahaya underscored the shared responsibility of the Northern Governors to stand in solidarity with Jigawa. He expressed sorrow over the loss of young lives, acknowledging their potential to contribute meaningfully to leadership and nation-building. "The loss is not just for Jigawa but for the entire region and the nation. It is painful to lose promising talents with bright futures," the governor remarked.

The donation follows the tragic fuel tanker explosion that recently struck a community in Jigawa State, claiming the lives of over 171 people, most of whom were youths aged between 18 and 35 years. The disaster also left 75 individuals seriously injured, who are now receiving medical treatment in various hospitals across the state.

The Northern States Governors' Forum (NSGF) has jointly given the sum of N950 million to victims of the tanker explosion.