Borno State Relief Fund: A Surge Of Support, Yet Much More Needed, Says Govt

As of Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the Maiduguri Relief Fund established by the Borno State Government had received a significant outpouring of support from individuals, corporations, and government bodies across the country.

Pledges and Donations

The fund has received a total of N5.115 billion in pledged donations, with N2.165 billion already in the account. While this is a significant contribution, it is important to remember that not all pledges have been fulfilled.

Notable Contributions

Alhaji Aliko Dangote has pledged a whopping N2 billion, with N1 billion already donated to the National Emergency Management Agency.
Alhaji Aminu Dantata promised N1.5 billion.
The North Eastern Development Commission pledged N3 billion.
The Nigerian Senate contributed N54.5 million.
The House of Representatives contributed N100 million.
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, pledged N500 million.

States are leading the way

Several state governments have stepped up to assist Borno, with Bauchi State leading the way with an N250 million pledge.

Beyond monetary contributions

The fund has also received a large number of non-cash donations, such as food, clothing, and other necessities. These include the following:

The North Eastern Development Commission provided 20,000 bags of rice, 20,000 cartons of macaroni, and 10,000 gallons of vegetable oil.
The Sumal Food Group supplied 50,000 loaves of bread and 5,000 cartons of biscuits.
The Nasarawa State Government provided two trucks each of rice, spaghetti, and sugar.

A Call for Continued Support

While the response to the Maiduguri Relief Fund has been encouraging, the needs of the people of Borno State remain enormous. Additional donations and assistance are still urgently needed to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The Borno State Government will continue to provide updates on the fund’s progress and distribution of donations.

Stay informed and contribute to the relief efforts by going to [link to official website or donation portal].

More details…
States
1. Bauchi State = N250m
2. Kebbi State = N200m
3. Adamawa State =N50m
4. Yobe State = N100m
5. Kano State =N100m
6. Gombe State =N100m
7. Taraba State =Nn100m
8. Katsina State =N100m

Organisations and Individuals

1. Alhaji Aliko Dangote =N2b (N1b to donated to NEMA)
2. Alhaji Aminu Dantata =N1.5b
3. HE Atiku Abubakar =N100m
4. HE Peter Obi =N50m
5. North East Dev Commission =N3b
6. Nigerian Senate = N54.5m
7. House of Representatives = N100m
8. People’s Democratic Party (PDP) =N25m
9. Borno House of Assembly =N60m
10. Former Senate President Ahmed Lawan =N50m
11. Hon Zainab Gimba =N25m
12. Ibrahim Abba Umar =N50m
13. Sumaila Satumari = N20m
14. Hon Mallam Gana Kareto =N10m
15. Northern Senators Forum =N10m
16. Senator Barau Jibril =N10m
17. Hon Moh’d Abubakar Maifata =N50m
18. Southern Borno =N200m
19. Hon Zakariya Dikwa =N10m
20. Al-Amanah Aid =N1m
21. Hon Mohammed Imam =N50m
22. HE Maina Ma’aji Lawan = N10m
23. HE Ali Modu Sheriff = 100m
24. Hon Dr Ali Bukar Dalori = N50m
25. Sen MT Monguno = N50m
26. Sen Kaka Shehu Lawan = N50m
27. Hon Aliyu Betara = N100m
28. Hon Abdulkadir Rahis = N25m
29. Hon Ibrahim Abuna = N25m
30. Hon Usman Zannah = N10m
31. Hon Engr Bukar Talb = 10m
32. Hon Yerima Lawan Kareto = N2m
33. Abdussalam Kachallah = N100m
34. Awari Usman Alkali = N20m
35. Eighteenth Engineering Company (EEC) = N50m
36. Dan Nene Construction Company = N30m
37. First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu =N500m
38. Dauda Kahutu (Rara Ra) =N10m
39. 27 Borno LGAs =N1.350b
40. Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)/Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) =N10m

Non-Cash Donations

1. North East Dev Commission = 20,000 bags of 25kg rice, 20,000 cartons of macaroni and 10,000 gallons of vegetable oil.
2. Sumal Food Group, Ibadan = 50,000 loaves of bread and 5,000 cartons of biscuits.
3. Nasarawa State Government = 2 trucks of rice, 2 trucks of spaghetti and 2 trucks of sugar.
4. General Buba Marwa (Rtd) = 10 trucks load of fertiliser worth N120m.
5. Hon Aminu Jaji (HOR) = 600 bags of rice
6. Nigerian Society of Engineers, Borno State Chapter = 10,000 wrappers
7. Engineer Usman Monguno = 10,000 wrappers
8. Alhaji Abdulkadir Ali (Matrix Energy) = Asirted food items worth N120m
9. National Agency for Great Green Wall = 80 bags of 25kg rice, 30 cartons of 4.5l groundnut oil, 30 cartons of Macaroni, 30 cartons of spaghetti, 60 kerosene stoves, 73 big-size pots, 180 mats, 175 plastic chairs, 600 rubber buckets, 578 bowls, 78 mortar and pestle, 32 praying mats, 100-foot mats, 250 rubber and plastic trays, 256 bathroom slippers, 700 rubber cups, 353, stainless plates, 409 rubber plates, 291 ablation kettles, 192 aprons, 96 hand towels and 433 spoons.
10. Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)/Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) = 400kg of used clothes.

Signed
Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi
SSA New Media to Borno Governor

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