Imo Returnees from South Africa Receive ₦1 Million Assistance from Governor Uzodimma
Imo State indigenes recently evacuated from South Africa have received financial assistance totaling ₦1 million from the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma.
The development was confirmed by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), , who commended the governor for his swift intervention and support for the returnees.
According to Dabiri-Erewa, the financial assistance is aimed at helping the beneficiaries reintegrate into society and rebuild their lives following their return to Nigeria.
She noted that the gesture demonstrates Governor Uzodimma’s commitment to the welfare of Imo indigenes both at home and abroad, while also encouraging other state governments to provide similar support to their citizens in distress.
The NiDCOM boss expressed appreciation to the Imo State Government for partnering with relevant agencies to ensure the well-being of the returnees, stressing the importance of collective efforts in addressing the challenges faced by Nigerians in the diaspora.
The returnees are expected to utilize the support to settle and pursue productive ventures as they begin a new chapter in their lives back home.
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