The total sum raised during the weekend was 42 526 000 FCFA, that is 20 million given at the spot and the rest in the form of promises.
The Governor of the North Region has set the deadline as 8 June 2018 at 5:30 pm, in order to permit late comers to catch up.
Among those who contributed are the Minister of basic education, Youssouf Adidja Alim, who contributed 1 million, the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Health, Alim Garga Hayatou with 1 million, the Secretary of State, at the Ministry of Defense Koumpa Issa, who contributed 1 million, the Governor of the North Region, 1 million and Minister Tchiroma himself.