The management of Zenith Bank of Nigeria has donated N300m to the victims of the Mokwa flood incident.
The Bank made the donation through its Executive Director Louis Odom when he led management delegation of the Bank on a condolence visit to the farmer Governor at the Niger State Liaison Office Abuja.
Odom who described the event as unfortunate commiserated with the governor and entire people of Niger State saying, the donation made was to cushion the effects of the disaster and offer relief to victims.
He said, Zenith Bank is aware that the State will embark on massive reconstruction that will require huge sums of money and as such, the Bank felt the need to support the State as one of its partners.
He also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and expressed hope that the State will overcome the incident.
Governor Umaru Bago was appreciative of Zenith Bank for the donation and thanked them for its partnership in supporting the new Niger agenda.
He also acknowledged them for being worthy partners in terms of need and friendship and added that, the financial institution’s foot prints is evident in Niger State as they have been engaging in corporate social responsibility, human and institutional capital development.
The Governor promised that the State remains committed to partnering with Zenith Bank especially in the areas of agriculture, health, education and other sectors.