By Babagana Bukar Wakil, Maiduguri
Students of higher institutions in Maiduguri and Jere, Borno State, affected by the September 2024 floods have received a significant donation of relief materials, courtesy of Barrister Seyi Tinubu and his friends through the NOELA Foundation.
The donation, aimed at alleviating hardship and restoring hope among affected Nigerian students, was made to the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Northeast Zone. The initiative aligns with one of the key humanitarian objectives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, which has also supported NANS by donating a new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus to its zonal office.
The distribution event took place at the Mohammed Lawan College of Agriculture on sartuday and brought together student leaders and representatives from several institutions, including the College of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health Technology, Mohammed Goni College of Islamic and Legal Studies, University of Maiduguri, and Federal College of Fisheries.
According to Hon. Sunday Asefo, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youth Engagement, the relief materials included 1,000 bags of 10kg rice, 1,000 cartons of Indomie noodles, 1,000 cartons of Maggi cubes, 800 bunches of wrappers, 1,000 sachets of salt, 1,300 cartons of tomato paste, 1,000 mosquito nets, and 1,000 bags of 10kg beans, among other essentials.
Hon. Asefo highlighted the role of the NOELA Foundation, describing it as a private-sector-driven, non-profit organization committed to improving Nigeria’s economy through entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable solutions. The foundation empowers youths by helping them harness their potential to create impactful solutions that drive economic growth.
The event was attended by key dignitaries, including the Borno State Commissioner of Police, the NANS President, the Northeast Zonal Chairman of NANS, and representatives of student bodies such as the Student Union Government (SUG) and the National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS).
The beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the support, emphasizing that the donation would go a long way in easing their struggles in the aftermath of the devastating flood.
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