JNI, other Islamic groups donate items, cash worth N35 million to Maiduguri flood victims
By Ladi Jossy Maiduguri
The Coalition of Muslim groups has extended its support to victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster by donating essential food and non-food items worth N35, million to 4,000 victims.
The group includes Nigeria Aid Groups compromising Islam Jama’atu Nasir Islam, Muslims Public Affairs Center (MPAC), Movements for Islamic Centre and Awareness, and The Tahara Collective.
The National Secretary JNI, Alhaji Aminu Sani Mabira disclosed this during the donation to victims in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
Aminu said the donation reflects the group’s commitment to alleviating the sufferings of the flood victims and contributing to humanitarian efforts in the region.
“We also assist them with the same magnitude in terms of financial assistance, food items, Medical outreach, and clothes. We met with the flood committee set up by the state government, and they are right away working towards giving us the areas that will be working Insha Allah.
“Insha Allah, we have earmarked financially, 35 million for this purpose apart from logistics.
“Our target 4000 is to reach people anyway, we are targeting to reach at least 1000 people each, with clothing; cash assistance for 1000 people; and medical assistant for 1000 people. And then food items for 1000 people.”he said.
The Co-Chairman of the Maiduguri Flood Relief Committee, Prof. Ibrahim Umara, expressed his gratitude for the generous donation, assuring that the relief materials would be distributed fairly to the affected families.
Islamic groups for the contribution reinforces its dedication to community welfare and the spirit of compassion, standing alongside other organizations in addressing the challenges faced by those impacted by the disaster.
