{"id":129596,"date":"2024-09-01T11:14:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T10:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/zamfara-govt-donates-n100m-to-flood-victims-in-gummi"},"modified":"2024-09-01T12:26:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-01T11:26:51","slug":"zamfara-govt-donates-n100m-to-flood-victims-in-gummi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/zamfara-govt-donates-n100m-to-flood-victims-in-gummi","title":{"rendered":"Zamfara Govt donates N100m to flood victims in Gummi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, on Saturday conducted a one-day spot assessment in response to the flooding that affected communities in Gummi Local Government Area.<\/p>\n<p>Heavy rainfall last week flooded several communities in Gummi Local Government Area, submerging many houses.<\/p>\n<p>A statement by the governor\u2019s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, stated that Governor Lawal\u2019s visit began with a homage to the palace of the Emir of Gummi, His Royal Highness Justice Lawal Hassan.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, the governor toured Gummi town to express sympathy with the flooding victims before proceeding to Gayari town to assess the extent of the damage.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed deep concern after assessing the damage caused by the flooding. He mentioned that a team of engineers had already surveyed the areas to find a lasting solution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, 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,\u201d the Governor added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImmediately after I learned about the unfortunate incident, I sent two of my commissioners to visit and offer condolences to the affected communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter the Deputy Governor\u2019s visit, I dispatched a team of engineers to examine and evaluate the root causes of the flooding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is important to note that I have instructed the immediate commencement of work to prevent such a situation from happening again.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn behalf of the Zamfara State Government, I am also supporting the affected victims with the sum of N100 million. Additionally, all affected victims will be allocated land away from the danger zone so they can build new houses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, on Saturday conducted a one-day spot assessment in response to the flooding that affected communities in Gummi Local Government Area. Heavy rainfall last week flooded several communities in Gummi Local Government Area, submerging many houses. 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