NPA donates N200m to Borno flood victims
22 September 2024 |
12:19 pm
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has donated N200 million to support victims of recent devastating floods in Borno State. In a letter signed by NPA Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, the Authority expressed solidarity with the state, noting the severe impact of the floods on lives and livelihoods. The donation was made under the guidance…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has donated N200 million to support victims of recent devastating floods in Borno State.
In a letter signed by NPA Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, the Authority expressed solidarity with the state, noting the severe impact of the floods on lives and livelihoods.
The donation was made under the guidance of the Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.
“As a token of support for your disaster relief efforts, the Nigerian Ports Authority under the guidance of the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola hereby donates the sum Two Hundred Million Naira to aid efforts at stabilising the victims as quickly as possible”.
A delegation from the NPA presented the cheque to the Governor of Borno State in Maiduguri.
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