Gov Lawal Provides N100m To Zamfara Flood Victims, Relief Materials
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has provided N100 million to flood victims in the Gummi Local Government Area of the state.
The governor made the announcement on Saturday when he paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected local government.
Sympathising with the victims, he also ordered the distribution of 10,000 bags of assorted grains, along with mosquito nets and blankets, to them.
“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,” he said.
“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. The trucks are already on the way to Gummi for distribution.
“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.”
Lawal also pledged to address long-term flood management by constructing new drainage systems, repairing of existing dams, and potentially building additional dams.
The governor was in Gummi town and Gayari community to assess the level of damages caused by the flood.
Governor Lawal was received by the Emir of Gummi, Justice Hassan Lawal (retired), who gave the breakdown of the situation in the local government.
“Following our discussion with experts, a permanent solution seems to be possible. For the assessment, 10,291 households were affected but we understand that the governor will go round to see for himself,” he said.
