Borno Market Fire: Adamu Visits Zulum, Donates N100M

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, has visited Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State over the unfortunate market fire incident in the state.

Adamu who visited on Friday to sympathise with the state government and its people announced the donation of N100 million on behalf of the APC.

The chairman presented the N100 million cheque to support the victims of the Monday Market fire incident. 

“The party leadership will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in this trying time, Your Excellency. 

"We are therefore donating N100m to support you in providing relief to the victims of the unfortunate fire incident that happened on Sunday," Adamu said.

Responding, Zulum appreciated the chairman and his delegation for the visit and support. 

He said: “Mr Chairman, I wish to, from the bottom of my heart, convey our deepest appreciation for this visit. 

"We are indeed very grateful for your kind gesture of donating N100m to the victims. 

"This amount will go a long way in alleviating the suffering of the victims."

He further assured of the judicious utilization of the funds donated. 

The APC chairman was accompanied by Senator Abubakar Kyari, Deputy National Chairman (North), Amb. Usman Sarki, Special Adviser on Policy, Amb. Habib Habu, Special Adviser on Protocol and Programme and Nata’ala Keffi, Special Adviser on Media.