Rescued female students of FUG Gusau get N214,285 financial support from FG

The rescued female students of the Federal University Gusau (FUG), have received financial assistance from the Federal Government.

The Zamfara Commissioner for Humanitarian and Relief Matters, Alhaji Salisu Musa announced this in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the ministry, Malam Bashir Kabir, in Gusau on Tuesday.

He said the assistance was presented to the victims through the Federal Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

“Each of the 14 students received a token of N214,285 cash from the Federal Government.”

“On behalf of the Zamfara Government, we appreciate the gesture and the Honourable Minister Dr Betta Edu, for the kind assistance to the students,” he said.

He expressed the commitment of the state government towards collaborating with the Federal Government in salvaging the plight of victims of humanitarian crisis in the state.

The Commissioner appreciated the management of the university and parents of the victims for their patience, understanding , support and cooperation during the sad moment .

The minister had paid a one-day working visit to the state during which he commiserated with the university and the victims.