The Minister of Defense, Mohammed Badaru, on Saturday, gave a donation of N20 million to the victims of the recent flood disaster in Jigawa state.
The minister made the announcement when he paid a sympathy visit to the state, and also condoled the families and relatives of the people who lost their lives in the disaster.
Badaru also paid a courtesy visit to the state governor, Malam Umar Namadi at the Dutse government house and noted that “with great sorrow, I came to commiserate with Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi, the victims and the entire people of the state on the calamity inflicted our state which so far killed 33 people, displaced over 7,500 families and washed away hundreds of hectors of farmland.
“I also commend you His Excellency Malam Umar Namadi for your rapid and quick response to the victims of the disaster, this shows your deep concern and care for your people, thanks for that, and may Almighty Allah give you more courage and wisdom to guide the state to prosperity.”
The immediate past governor of Jigawa state therefore urged the governor and the flood victims to take the natural disaster as an act of test from Almighty Allah and submit everything to him, while at the same taking all necessary measures to minimise the damages.
He then assured the Jigawa state government of the full support of the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu in assisting the victims and finding a lasting solution to the disaster.
Speaking while receiving the minister, Governor Namadi said that this year’s flooding appears to be different from others that used to occur between September -October.
Governor Namadi maintained that “This year flooding started in July and August as a result of the velocity of the rainfall which resulted in the collapse of hundreds of mud houses and killed people.
“As we expected for more flow of water and aggravating the situation we will continue to collaborate with the Federal Government and all well-wishers to take all necessary measures to minimise the damages.”
The governor thanked his predecessor for the visit and donation, describing him as a good leader, who always has his people at heart.
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