Timipre Sylva donates N5m to victims of mosque collapse in Yobe

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has donated N5 million to the leader of the Muslim Tijjaniyya sect in Nguru, Yobe State, Sheikh Muhammad Alfathi Gibrima, following the recent collapse of his mosque that claimed four lives and left several others injured.

This was contained in a statement issued by Dr Musa Muhammad and made available to the Nigerian Tribune in Kaduna on Sunday.

The statement noted that while receiving the donation, Sheikh Gibrima expressed his appreciation to the minister for his generosity.

He said, “even as a Christian and from the southern part of the country, he has displayed the spirit of oneness and humanity for other Nigerians to learn from.”

The Islamic cleric also thanked the minister for his kindness and goodwill towards humanity without consideration of any sentiment.

“On my behalf and on behalf of other members of our congregation that are affected by the recent collapse of our mosque, I wish to express our gratitude for the cash donation we have received from the minister of state for Petroleum Resource Timipri Marlin Sylva.

“This is indeed a benchmark set by a Christian who is also from the southern part of Nigeria for other Nigerians to emulate.

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“This singular act of humanity and righteousness is what other Nigerians need at this point where a lot of others have been carried away by the ugly sectional and tribal sentiments.

“We shall continue to pray for him and wish him the best in his entire life career. We appreciate this gesture and are very grateful. Only God can reward him,” Sheikh Gibrima stated.

Presenting the donation on behalf of the minister and former governor of Bayelsa state, the Chairman of Dillaliya Newspapers Kaduna, Alhaji Ibrahim Gamawa, described the generosity of Sylva as a man of conscience that wishes the best for all irrespective of tribe, race or religion.

“The Minister of Petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva is presenting this donation of N5 million to you following the unfortunate incident of the collapse of the mosque that claimed lives and left several others injured.

“He wants me to express his heartfelt condolence for those who lost their lives and prayer for a quick recovery for the injured.

“As a man with human feelings, he described the situation as very sad and worthy of such assistance from him.

“He therefore wholeheartedly offers this donation to the leader expressing the message of oneness and understanding among our people, Nigerians,” the leader of the delegation stated.