The donations were made after an appeal by Kaduna-based cleric, Ahmad Gumi, on Thursday, calling on Nigerians to help the Palestinians.
The imam of the Sultan Bello mosque in Kaduna, Muhammed Suleiman, said following the appeal, a total of N17,959,806 was gathered for humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine.
“At least 2,497 Nigerians donated to the appeal fund’s account with the least donor sending in N50 and a maximum donation of N100,000.“The aim is to help the victims of the war which includes Children and the weak in Gaza, this is what we can offer to them after prayer, Mr Suleiman said.He said the appeal fund is ongoing, and concerned Nigerians willing to donate, can do so through the foundation with First Bank Account No. 2033813455.
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