The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, on Tuesday donated N20 million in cash to victims of last Friday’s flood disaster in Gummi town, Zamfara State.
Matawalle also commiserated with the victims, whose houses, animals, foodstuffs, and farmlands were destroyed due to the heavy downpour in the area.
The Minister’s message and donation were delivered through a 21-member delegation led by the State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani.He urged the flood victims to consider their present plight as an act of God and to expect a better reward from the Almighty, who allows such misfortunes with good tidings for those who are patient.
The leader of the delegation, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani, then prayed to God against a repeat of such disasters 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 committee report.
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The Minister also expressed his commitment to always contributing 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 across the state.Receiving the donation, the Emir of Gummi, Justice Lawal Hassan Gummi (rtd), expressed appreciation to the Minister for the quick response to his people.
“This donation is really timely as it will give the people a good sense of belonging, cushion the effects of the disaster, and help them resettle.”
The Emir also assured that the donation would be distributed to all the affected persons immediately to achieve its intended purpose.Other members of the delegation included Hon. Sani Mohammed Takori, Alh. Hassan Marafa Damri, Hon. Ibrahim Umar Dangaladima, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, Alhaji Bashir Idris Ataka, Hon. Ibrahim Danmalikin Gidan Goga, Hon. Ibrahim Maaji, Hon. Yusuf Abubakar Zugu, and Hon. Muhammad Maiturare Sadiq.
Others included Hon. Salisu Isah Dangulbi, Hon. Abubakar Shehu Daki-Takwas, Hon. Sanusi Sarki, Dr. Aminu Suleiman Yarkofoji, Hon. Dahiru Maiyara Garbadu, Hon. Ahmad Balarabe Anka, Hon. Bashir Maawuya Bukkuyum, Hon. Umar Maazu Faru, Alh. Lawali Chuwa Gummi, Alhaji Bala Sani Daki-Takwas, Alhaji Garba Ziti Gummi, and Alhaji Tafa Muhammad Nasarawa.