Alhaji Aliko Dangote has donated N100 million to victims of the recent flood in Sokoto State which rendered thousands of people homeless. Dangote also donated N15 million to the Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Development Initiative.
Speaking at the Government House, Sokoto yesterday, he said he was disturbed by the disaster and decided to make his little contribution towards cushioning the hardship of the victims.
He prayed Allah to grant them the strength to bear their losses and to compensate them through other ways.
He also described the flood as devastating, saying there was no doubt that it was a national tragedy that deserves the attention of every well-to-do Nigerian. He also prayed Allah to grant the dead eternal rest and their families the fortitude to bear the loses.
Responding, Governor Wamakko thanked him for the gesture and prayed Allah to reward him in abundance, adding that the money would be used judiciously.
While at the Sultan’s Palace, Dangote commended the monarch for the role he has been playing towards making the country a peaceful nation.
According to him, every Muslim is happy with the method evolved by the monarch to strengthen peaceful co-existence among all Nigerians.
He said he was donating N15 million to the Sultan Development Initiative because of its activities which have direct bearing on the less privileged in the country.
Sultan Sa’ad expressed appreciation for what Dangote is doing for those affected by disasters, recalling his enormous contribution to the victims of the recent riot that claimed several lives. He called on other wealthy Nigerians to emulate him and be their brothers’ keepers, for the unity of the country.
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Posted: at 12-10-2010 08:04 AM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
GOD will continues to shower HIS mercy on him , i hope and prays the donation get to those that were afected by the disasters , and not the greedy individuals , let them fears ALLAH otherwise their turn too is coming
Posted: at 12-10-2010 08:11 AM (14 years ago) | Grande Master
sixtyhoney at 12-10-2010 08:27 AM (14 years ago) (f)
Quote from: ajanni on 12-10-2010 08:11 AM
GOD will continues to shower HIS mercy on him , i hope and prays the donation get to those that were afected by the disasters , and not the greedy individuals , let them fears ALLAH otherwise their turn too is coming
amen and amen and amen
Posted: at 12-10-2010 08:27 AM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
OLOGBOJO-1 at 12-10-2010 01:42 PM (14 years ago) (m)
Say what is right at the right time to the right person for a honest reason. last time i made some remarks on Alhaji Dangote when he donated huge amoount to Pakistan, that his own roof is leaking......but one Hausa man misunderstood my point. we can not take an issue with the same perspective. Now, Alhaji has come back home; i wish more prosperity in life. Nothing you need in life than longevity with good health and using this medium to wish you...a prosperous longevity, amin kunfayakum. Jazakum'lahu li'ahera.
Posted: at 12-10-2010 01:42 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie
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