FLOOD: Matawalle donates N20m to Gumi flood victims
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawall, has donated N20 million cash to victims of last Friday’s flood disaster in Gumi Local Governments Area of Zamfara State.
Matawalle also commiserated with victims of the disaster, whose houses, animals, foodstuffs, and farmlands were destroyed due to heavy downpour 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 (APC) Chairman, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani.
Details of this was contained in a statement signed by Yusuf Idris Gusau, the State APC Publicity Secretary, and copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital on Tuesday.
He urged the flood victims to consider their present plight as an act God and expect better recompense from the Almighty who follows such misfortunes with good tidings for those who are patient.
Leader of the delegation, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani then prayed God against a repeat of such disasters throughout the country.
He presented the N2O million cash to the Emir of Gummi at the Emir’s palace for onward delivery to the flood affected persons as emergency response pending the outcome of the emirate coucil verification committee report.
The Minister also expressed his commitment to always contribute in alleviating the sufferings 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 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 effect of the disaster, and help them resettle.”
The Emir also assured that the donation will be taken to all the affected persons immediately so as to achieve the target purpose.
Other members of the delegation were Hon. Sani Mohammed Takori mni, 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 include 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.
Matawalle is immediate past Governor of Zamfara State.
