Zamfara State Governor on Saturday visited communities in Gummi Local Government Area for on-the-spot assessment of the damage.
He donated N100 million to the victims to assist in alleviation of their suffering, according to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris.
Heavy rainfall flooded some communities in that area, submerging a number of houses.
The statement said that Governor Lawal’s entourage began with a visit to the palace of the Emir of Gummi, His Royal Highness Justice Lawal Hassan.
The Governor toured Gummi town and expressed sympathy with the flood victims before proceeding to Gayari town to assess the extent of the damage, noting that a team of engineers had already surveyed the areas to find a lasting solution.
According to the Governor, “today, I am in Gummi Local Government Area to offer my condolences and conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the communities devastated by flooding caused by heavy rainfall last week.
“Immediately 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.
“It is important to note that I have instructed the immediate commencement of work to prevent such a situation in the future.
“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.
“I am also, on behalf of the Zamfara State Government, supporting the affected victims with N100 million.
“In addition, all affected victims will be allocated lands away from the danger zone so that they can build new houses.”
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