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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, visited Gummi Local Government Area on Saturday to assess the damage caused by recent flooding and provide relief to affected communities.
In a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, on Sunday, it was announced that the governor donated N100 million to support the victims of the flood.
The heavy rains had resulted in severe flooding across several communities in the area, with many homes submerged.
Governor Lawal’s visit began with a stop at the palace of the Emir of Gummi, His Royal Highness, Justice Lawal Hassan.
He then proceeded to Gummi town to meet with the flood victims and offer his condolences before heading to Gayari town to evaluate the damage.
While addressing the affected communities, Governor Lawal said, “Today, I am in Gummi Local Government Area to offer my condolences and conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the communities devastated by the flooding caused by heavy rainfall last week.”
He further explained, “Immediately after I learned about the unfortunate incident, I sent two of my commissioners to visit and offer condolences to the affected communities. After the Deputy Governor’s visit, I dispatched a team of engineers to examine and evaluate the root causes of the flooding.”
Governor Lawal emphasized the government’s commitment to finding a long-term solution to prevent future occurrences, stating, “It is important to note that I have instructed the immediate commencement of work to prevent such a situation in the future.”
He also announced the distribution of food to the victims: “I want to take this opportunity to inform you that I have donated 10,000 bags of food, including rice, maize, and millet, to be distributed among the flood victims.”
Additionally, Governor Lawal assured the community of further support, saying, “I am also, on behalf of the Zamfara State Government, supporting the affected victims with N100 million.”
He concluded by announcing plans to relocate affected residents to safer areas: “In addition, all affected victims will be allocated land away from the danger zone so that they can build new houses.”
By Alimi Micheal
