APC gives N52m to families of Niger miners who died in NSCDC custody

The All Progressives Congress has donated N52 million to survivors and families of 37 miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. Niger State Governor Umaru Bago disclosed the donation on Tuesday while receiving the party’s National Working Committee, led by its National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, on a condolence visit. Bago thanked the APC leadership for visiting the state and providing financial assistance to those affected.

He said a committee led by Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, working with the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Farouk Bahago, would ensure that the money reached the intended recipients. Yilwatda expressed the party’s condolences to the Niger State Government and residents. He described the incident as a difficult moment for the state, which he said had recently faced several security challenges.

“This is not a good moment for the country, especially Niger State,” Yilwatda said. He assured the governor of the party’s support for his administration and said the APC’s thoughts and prayers were with the affected families. The national chairman also commended Bago’s handling of the incident.

After the meeting with the governor, he led members of the party’s National Working Committee to the palace of the Emir of Minna for another condolence visit. The emir thanked the APC leadership for the visit and for the financial support. The source material did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the miners’ deaths or the mechanism for distributing the donation.