The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged N10m to support the basic education of children affected by the 2025 attack on Yelewata community in Benue State.
Obi also promised to provide a borehole for the community during a visit to the victims as part of his campaign activities in the state.
The former Anambra State governor visited Yelewata with his running mate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, after holding a campaign rally in Makurdi, the state capital.
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During the visit, they laid a wreath at a memorial erected in honour of more than 200 people reportedly killed in the attack.
Addressing residents after the ceremony, Obi pledged to support the education of children who lost loved ones or were otherwise affected by the violence.
He also promised that such an attack would not happen again if he became President, while urging the administration of President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action to prevent further killings in Benue and other parts of the country.
The NDC candidate’s visit included an interaction with members of the community, including youth representatives.
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