Zamfara Dep Gov visits as flood ravages communities in Gumi LGA
*State govt pledges robust assistance
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
The Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Malam Mani Mumuni, has pledged that the state government of will provide all the necessary assistance to communities affected by recent flood disaster in Gumi Local Government Area.
The deputy governor stated this when he led a government’s delegation that visited Gummi, Gayari and Falale towns, on Tuesday August 20, 2024.
The delegation had earlier paid symphathy visit to Emir of Gumi, Justice Lawal Hassan.
Malam Mumuni expressed shock over the massive flood that destroyed many houses and farm land across the local government, describing the situation as worrisome.
He pledged state government’s commitment to assist the victims.
The deputy governor stated that he was mandated by Governor Dauda Lawal to come and see the level of damages caused by the flood
He further said that he would report back to the governor all that the delegation saw.
He further assured the people that very soon the governor himself will come to sympathise them
The deputy governor appealed to the victims to remain calm and consider the disaster as an act from God.
Receiving the delegation at his palace, the Emir of Gumi, Justice Lawal Hassan, commended the state government for the visit.
He said people of the area are in serious need of urgent assistance from government at all levels.
The traditional ruler urged Zamfara government to build earth dam in the area in order reduce overflow of water to the residents areas.
The Sole Administrator of Gummi Local Government Area, Aminu Nuhu, led government’s delegation to the affected communities.
