Muhammad Garba
Zenith Bank Nigeria has donated N50 Million to the victims of flood and Tanker explosion in Jigawa state which so far claimed over 181 lives.
The Dutse branch Manager, Kabiru Adamu Kiyawa, on Friday, presented the cheque to Governor Umar Namadi when he led the bank management on a sympathy and condolence visit to Dutse Government House.
He said, the Managing Director and entire management of Zenith Bank extended their heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the government, immediate family, and all good people of Jigawa state on the death of over 181 people as a result of a Tanker explosion at Majia town of Taura local government area of the state.
The Manager prayed for the repose of the deceased to rest in perfect paradise and also pray God to give quick recovery to those who sustained various degrees of injuries in the accident.
He then assured the Jigawa state government that Zenith Bank would continue to be a reliable partner to the people of the state on commercial activities and in all aspects of life, at the happiest times and trial moments.
The Manager, however, stated that the donation was given to the state government for assisting the victims of the flood and the Tanker explosion that occurred in the state.
Speaking during the visits, Governor Namadi, said what happened in Majia was very devastating and will remain indelible in the memory of the state.
“The sympathy visit and message we received from across the country and beyond had strengthened our minds in this critical moment and our faith for national unity,” he added.