Maiharaji Altine
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has donated N20 million cash to victims of last Friday’s flood in Gummi town, Zamfara State.
Matawalle also commiserated with the victims whose houses, animals, foodstuffs and farmlands were destroyed due to downpours being experienced in the area.
The minister’s message and donation were delivered through a 21-man delegation led by the state All Progressives Congress Chairman, Tukur Danfulani, on Tuesday.
He urged the flood victims to consider their present plight as an act of God and expect better recompense from the Almighty who follows such misfortunes with good tidings for those who are patient.
The leader of the delegation, Tukur Danfulani, prayed against a repeat of such disaster throughout the country.
He presented the N20 million cash to the Emir of Gummi at the Emir’s palace for onward delivery to the flood-affected persons as an emergency response pending the outcome of the emirate council’s verification.
The minister also expressed his commitment to always contribute to alleviating the suffering of the people.
Danfulani also appealed to wealthy individuals in the state to immediately assist the victims with relief materials and support for the Gummi flood victims as well as victims of disasters spread across the state.
Receiving the donation, the Emir of Gummi, Lawal Gummi, expressed appreciation to the Minister for the quick response to his people.
He said, “This donation is really timely as it will give the people a good sense of belonging, cushion the effect of the disaster, and help them resettle.”
The Emir also assured all that the donation would be taken to all the affected persons immediately so as to achieve the target purpose.
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