Rescued female students of FUG Gusau receive financial support from FG — Commissioner

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

The Zamfara Commissioner for Humanitarian and Relief Matters, Alhaji Salisu Musa, has 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 to collaborating with the federal government to save the lives of victims of humanitarian crises in the state.

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

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