From Umar Dankano, Yola
A high powered delegation of members of the League of Northern Democrats (LND) led by its Chairman and former Governor of Kano state, Sen. Ibrahim Shekarau paid a sympathy visit to the government and people of Borno state.
According to a statement from the league, the visit was to commiserate with the government and people over the recent devastating floods that caused serious damage to Maiduguri and its environs.
Speaking at Government House in Maiduguri while being received in audience by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday, Senator Ibrahim
Shekarau said that, the League is an assembly of patriots from all parts of the North, united to influence Nigeria’s politics and power dynamics for regional and national development.
Shekarau while describing the disaster as a natural phenomenon announced the donation of N50 million from the LND members in support of the victims of the floods in Borno state.
In his response during the visit, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum expressed gratitude to the league for identifying with his people at a trying moment like this, saying that the organisation means well for the Northern region and the country at large.
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