The Chairman of the Nigeria telecommunication company, Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr,
on Tuesday donated N500m to support the post flood disaster management
efforts in Bayelsa State.
The Governor of the state, Mr. Seriake Dickson, said a draft cheque of the amount was presented to him by Adenuga in Abuja.
Dickson, in a statement by his Chief
Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said he led a delegation
from the state to the residence of Adenuga, where he received the
cheque.
The governor quoted Adenuga as saying that he was touched by the plight of the flood victims.
Adenuga, according to the governor, said
his contribution was aimed at complementing the efforts of the
government in managing the crisis.
Dickson showered praises on the Globacom boss over his generosity and assured him that the money would be used judiciously.
“The money will be judiciously used
along with other donations received from public spirited individuals,
corporate bodies, donor agencies both locally and internationally,” the
governor said
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