SAFAR 21 1431 A.H.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2010.
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Yobe donates relief materials to Jos riot victims
The Yobe state government and some kind-spirited persons in Damaturu have donated foodstuffs, clothing materials and beddings, worth N4 million to victims of the Jos crisis.
The Yobe commissioner for religious affairs, Alhaji Habu Gulani, told newsmen in Damaturu on Tuesday that the donation was to assist in resettling displaced persons in the crisis.
``This is a token donation from Yobe Government and residents of Damaturu metropolis to the displaced persons in Jos,'' Gulani said.
He said a six-member committee constituted by the government received a donation of N3 million from the government and individuals for the victims in the first phase of relief mobilisation for the victims.
He said more donations were expected from the local governments of the state.
The commissioner said the money was used to buy 100 bags of rice, 400 bundles of clothes and wrappers for victims.
``Fifty five bags of millet, 34 bags of guinea corn, 12 bags of maize, four bags of beans, three bags of rice and soup ingredients were received as donations from individuals,'' he added.
