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| The delegation |
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, visited Maiduguri, Borno State, on September 17, leading a delegation from the Labour Party and the Obidient Movement.
The visit was aimed at expressing condolences to those affected by recent devastating floods in the region.
During this visit, Obi announced a donation of ₦50 million to support emergency relief efforts for flood victims. He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and significant property damage caused by the disaster.
Accompanied on the trip were the National Chairperson of the party's caretaker, Senator Nenadi Usman; Obi's running mate in the 2023 poll, Dr Datti Baba-Ahmad; National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko; and other leaders of the party.
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| …At the Shehu of Borno’s palace |
They visited the state governor, Babagana Zulum; His Highness, the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanemi.
Additionally, the team also visited the Bank of the North spare parts market, where traders lost their goods; an IDP camp in Government College, where they met thousands of people and also visited a woman, who tragically lost her newborn twins to the flood.
The LP team told Borno people that the Labour Party is committed to supporting those affected by the devastating floods in Borno State to demonstrate our solidarity, and made an initial donation of ₦50m to the state government. They pledged to do more.
"We will continue to stand with the people of Borno, providing aid and resources to help them rebuild and recover from this tragedy,” Obi said in a press release signed by Ibrahim Umar, spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR).
Obi said further: "As the people of Borno navigate this challenging time, we want them to know they are not alone. We are dedicated to helping alleviate the suffering and hardship caused by the floods, which have submerged over half of Maiduguri and displaced thousands of residents. Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families, and we will do everything in our power to support them.
"I thank the various levels of government, especially the Borno State government, for their interventions and support for the affected people.
"As we reflect on the immense loss and the daunting journey of recovery, may God Almighty grant eternal rest to those who lost their lives, replenish the losses of those who lost their goods, and grant quick healing to those still in the hospital. Above all, may God Almighty continue to bless Borno State and Nigeria.”
The Labour Party's efforts underscore their commitment to addressing humanitarian crises and supporting communities in distress.
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