According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the camps identified for the gesture include those in Gwoza and Bama in Durumi area and the New Kuchingoro.
Reports say the items donated include bags of beans, garri, rice, cartons of beverages and noodles, clothing, drugs, and educational materials to the pupils among them. Speaking on the gesture by the group, Seyo Bello, identified as a Guilder, explained that they were moved by their desire to positively affect the society as well as those without anyone to help. “We are marking our first year anniversary and we have decided to come and celebrate it with our brothers, mothers and children in the camp. “As a community, we do not only provide help to our members, we also extend that to the larger society as part of our social responsibility.
“In these times of economic challenges, the IDPs are the ones that need help and support more than any other person; that is why we visited them today,” Bello was quoted to have said.
On how they could raise items that worth such a huge amount, Mr Bello explained: “The N5 million was raised from voluntary donations my members in the FCT. “That is what defines us as a community of people providing financial help to each other on the principle of reciprocity and benevolence. “In MMM there are no lenders and no debtors. One participant asks for help, another one helps.’” “They are our brothers and sisters who have left the comfort of their homes and are now struggling for survival here. “No matter how little, let us always extend a hand of help to them to complement what government and other donors are doing.”
The singer was seen clad in an MMM-inscribed t-shirt with a pair of short to match. According to Facebook user who shared the picture, the singer was live at the one year anniversary celebration of MMM Nigeria in the state. The event which was attended by participants and many others, also got the attention of other prominent Nigerians.
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