In response to the recent flood disaster that devastated Maiduguri and surrounding areas in Borno State, Jaiz Bank has donated a total of N110 million to aid the victims.
The donation includes both cash and in-kind contributions aimed at alleviating the suffering caused by the severe floods.
A statement from Jaiz Bank confirmed that Alhaji Mohammed Mustapha Bintube, the Chairman of the Bank’s Board, led a delegation to Maiduguri, where the Bank donated N100 million to the victims through Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, at the Government House.
The contribution was split into N50 million in cash and N50 million in relief materials.
Bintube, speaking on behalf of the Board, expressed concern over the scale of the devastation and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting the affected communities.
“We have seen what has happened, we have heard it, and we feel it. So, we have come with a modest contribution to the tune of 100 Million Naira,” he stated.
He also revealed that the staff of Jaiz Bank had volunteered to donate part of their September salaries to further assist the flood victims, demonstrating their personal commitment to the cause.
In response to the generous donation, Governor Zulum expressed his gratitude, commending Jaiz Bank for its timely intervention. He praised the bank’s leadership for showing compassion and a strong sense of social responsibility towards the people of Borno. “This kind gesture shows that Jaiz Bank cares deeply for the welfare of our people, and for that, we are immensely grateful,” Zulum remarked.
In addition to the donation made to the Borno State Government, the Jaiz Bank Board team also visited the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanemi.
There, they made a further donation of N10 million as part of their continued support for the flood victims and the broader Borno community.
Jaiz Bank’s humanitarian gesture comes at a critical time, as Borno State battles the aftermath of the floods, which displaced thousands of people, destroyed homes, and caused extensive damage to infrastructure. The bank’s donation is expected to go a long way in providing relief to the victims, including the provision of essential supplies and reconstruction efforts.
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