APC donates N52m to families of 37 dead miners in Niger

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has donated N52 million to the survivors and families of the 37 miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger.

Gov. Umaru Bago disclosed this on Tuesday when he received the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, led by its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on a condolence visit over the incident.

Bago appreciated the APC leadership for the visit and the financial support to the affected families and survivors.

He said the state committee, headed by his Deputy Governor, Mr Yakubu Garba, in collaboration with the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Farouk Umar-Bahago, would ensure that the ...