Jonathan made the announcement at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, Guardian reports.
Each
of the families were given N5 million cheques each, and a total of 35
employment letters were given to members of the families.
Speaking afterwards, Jonathan promised that the tragic NIS recruitment tragedy would never happen again. “This will be the last of such things,” he said.
The
president also explained that the delay in offering employment to the
families was “predicated on the need so sort out some issues bothering
on regulations in the ministries. “
He
also stated that the money and employment offers given to the families
should not be seen as compensation, as they could never replace the
lives lost.
Moment of Silence for the Victims
Family members observe moment of silence
Letters of employment and cheques to family members of victims of 2014 NIS Recruitment tragedy displayed
The President’s spokespeople have described the action as a promise fulfilled
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