LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, with flood victims in Benue State
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, made a donation of N5 million to support flood victims in Benue State when he visited the state on Thursday.
Obi’s visit was aimed at empathising with victims of the ongoing floods.
Recall that he had suspended his presidential campaign on Wednesday. He also visited Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State at his Abuja private residence to discuss modalities on his planned visit to flood sites in the governor’s state.
LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, with flood victims in Benue State
Addressing the flood victims on Thursday, Obi promised to do everything he can to support them.
He also urged them to be prayerful to God so that they can return to their homes as soon as possible.
“I’ll start in the little way I can. At least today, I can start with the sum of N5 million,” the LP presidential candidate said to a cheering audience.
“We will do everything we can to support you. You will not believe this is possible. Be very prayerful to God. God will ensure that you go back as soon as possible to your houses and villages.”
“I am in Benue State visiting and commiserating with the flood disaster victims. My solidarity and prayers are with them,” Obi later said in a tweet.
Flood victims in Benue hail LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, after N5 million donation
Besides Benue, the flood disaster has ravaged states such as Delta, Kogi, Anambra, Bayelsa, Adamawa, Niger, amongst others.
The flooding has killed more than 600 people, displaced 1.4 million and destroyed roads and farmlands.
The Federal Government has blamed the disaster on heavy rainfall.
Click to watch our video of the week:
Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at…
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA)…