Jigawa flood
25 Aug
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has donated N20 million to victims of flooding in Jigawa state. The donation is to support the state government’s relief efforts for residents affected by the recent flood disaster. This is contained in a statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, on…
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