Saraki donates N10m to IDPS in Maiduguri

The senate delegation to Maiduguri, Borno State on Monday donated the sum of N10m to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state.

The senate delegation led by Senate President, Bukola Saraki was in Maiduguri to see first hand, the plight of the displaced people told governor Shettima that their coming to Maiduguri is to commiserate with the people of the state and a show of solidarity for the people of the state.

Tweets: Bukola Saraki Shares His Experience In Maiduguri Today

He visited IDP camps in Maiduguri, Borno state today. More tweets after the jump..

Senate President Arrives Maiduguri To Visit IDP Camps

Senate President Bukola Saraki arrived Maiduguri this morning where he will be visiting some IDP camps in the state. More photos after the jump...

Tight security in Maiduguri as Senate President visits

Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, is again witnessing yet another vehicular restriction as Senate President, Bukola Saraki, pays his first official visit to the war-torn state capital.

Mr. Saraki who is expected to arrive at about 11a.m, would be accompanied by top leaders of the Senate, including Ali Ndume, who is the Senate Majority Leader. Mr. Ndume is from Borno state.

Also expected on the trip is Abubakar Kyar, who represents Borno North Senatorial District.

The Senate President is expected to visit IDP camps in Maiduguri, pay a courtesy call on Governor Kashim Shettima and the Council of Borno state traditional rulers at the Shehu of Borno palace.

Security operatives comprising of soldiers, police officers are mounting tight security to, according to state officials, ensure a hitch-free visit.

One of the lanes of the dual carriage road leading from the airport has been blocked.

Officials say the measure is to ensure easy movement as Mr. Saraki moves in to the town.

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