Senator Seriake Dickson representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly said on Friday that some of his friends have so far raised a total sum of N11million in response to his appeal to support the suffering of flood victims in Bayelsa State.

The donation, made under the auspices of ‘Friends of Senator Dickson’, is coming barely two days after Dickson had announced a personal donation of over N15million to provide succour for the flood-impacted victims in his state.

The former governor, in a statement, conveyed his appreciation to the benevolent donors most of whom prefer to be anonymous, and also expressed the gratitude of the beneficiaries.

He reiterated his appeal to public-spirited individuals, non-governmental organisations, and corporations, to come to the rescue of displaced and suffering people.

Dickson appreciated the initiative of his friends who came together to start this humanitarian drive.

According to him, a special account for the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation has been opened with the Sterling Bank into which the donations from his friends are domiciled, and into which further donations can be made.

The senator also restated the policy of the foundation to record and publish the list of all donors as well as the beneficiaries for purposes of transparency.

However, he said that where there are requests for anonymity, the foundation will have no option than to respect their preference.( Daily Independent)

• Senator Seriake Dickson