The Zamfara State Government has revealed that the Nigerian government doled out N214,285 cash to each of the 14 female students of the Federal University Gusau (FUG) recently rescued from bandits.
The Zamfara Commissioner for Humanitarian and Relief Matters, Alhaji Salisu Musa in a statement on Tuesday said the monetary assistance was presented to the victims through the Federal Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation
The minister had paid a one-day working visit to the state during which he commiserated with the university and the victims.
âEach of the 14 students received a token of N214,285 cash from the Federal Government,â Musa said in the statement by the spokesperson of the ministry, Malam Bashir Kabir.
âOn behalf of Zamfara Government, We appreciate the gesture and the Honourable Minister Dr Betta Edu, for the kind assistance to the students,â he said.
He expressed the commitment of the state government towards collaborating with the Federal Government in salvaging the plight of victims of humanitarian crisis in the state.
The Commissioner appreciated the management of the university and parents of the victims for their patience, understanding, support and cooperation during the sad moment.