Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Professor Ali Pantami, on Sunday disclosed that his friend has promised to bring 50 million to make up the 60 million requested by the Gunmen.
Pantami who made the disclosure on his verified X handle, said he loves Nigeria, adding that in as much he detests ransom, such was the best option to free the girls.
Recall that Najeebah was kidnapped by gunmen alongside her father and other sisters but she was killed after they released her father following the family’s inability to provide N60million ransom.
Since the incident became prominent Pantami through crowdfunding has campaigned for the donation of Nigerians to release the rest of the girls.
Pantami wrote, “I am personally not in support of paying ransom to criminals. However, since it becomes clear, we lost our daughter Nabeeha yesterday, and the 5 remaining daughters have been threatened, as I spoke with the father on the matter yesterday and today.
“Furthermore, I spoke with a friend and a brother who offered to pay the remaining 50 million Naira of the 60m immediately. I conveyed the account number of the father of our daughters, Mansoor Al-Kadriyar, to the friend and brother to send the money directly. Any additional amount earlier generated from yesterday, the father can use to treat the daughters and other family members in sha Allah.”
While lauding the generous donations, Pantami added, “May the Almighty Allah reward the bother and friend with Jannatul Firdaus for the donation. May He also reward all those who contributed in any way with Jannatul Firdaus, too. May He also forgive Najeebah and rescue her sisters. May the Almighty also help our security agencies to bring an end to these challenges. May Nigeria be a better place for all of us. I love Nigeria.”
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