Niger Government Appreciates Federal Govt’s N250m Support For Miners’ Families

The Niger State Government has appreciated the Federal Government for its quick response and the N250 million support pledged the families of the 37 young artisanal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state and the 32 survivors.
The state government also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government delegation led by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, for visiting the state despite his tight official schedule.
In a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the government said the visit showed compassion and solidarity with the people at a difficult time.
During the visit, Vic...