What did you do for the families of the miners who died in custody in Minna?
I visited Minna and met with the families and survivors of the 37 suspected artisanal miners who died in custody. I announced a donation of ₦20 million in support of those who lost loved ones in that tragedy. I also condoled with the Emir of Minna and visited General Ibrahim Babangida while I was there.
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ATIKU DONATES ₦20M TO FAMILIES OF MINNA CUSTODY DEATH VICTIMS, RESTATES PLAN TO LOWER LIVING COSTS
Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday visited Minna, Niger State, where he condoled with His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Umar Farouk Bahago, Emir of Minna and Chairman of the Minna Emirate Council, visited former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), and met with families and survivors of the recent deaths of 37 suspected artisanal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
During his meeting with the affected families, Atiku announced a donation of ₦20 million in support of those who lost loved ones in the tragedy.
The former Vice President said Nigeria cannot secure its future without deliberately investing in its young people, expanding opportunities for them and enabling them to pursue legitimate and productive livelihoods.