Guinea-Bissau: FG Donates 350 Electoral Kits, US$500,000 Ahead of Elections

• Guinea-Bissau: FG Donates 350 Electoral Kits, US$500,000 Ahead of Elections

The Federal Government has approved US$500,000 to the government of Guinea Bissau ahead of its national elections.

In a series of tweets from the verified Twitter handle of Presidency Nigeria @NGRPresident, President Buhari made the donations in response to an urgent request for assistance by the government of Guinea Bissau towards the country’s election.

President Buhari, who is the chairman of ECOWAS, equally donated 350 units of electoral kits, 10 motorcycles, five Hilux vans, and two light trucks to the country.

All these were announced in a series of tweets by the presidency.

“The president graciously approved support to the country’s election process, including 350 units of electoral kits, 10 motorcycles, 5 Hilux vans, two light trucks and US$500,000,” one of the tweets read.

“In his capacity as Chairman, ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State,” and had, on Friday morning, directed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to undertake an urgent mission as his Special Envoy to Guinea Bissau, in the company of ECOWAS Commission President, Jean-Claude Brou.

“This vital assistance ensured that legislative elections held in Guinea Bissau, which should help in stabilizing the country.”