Badaru donates N20m to Jigawa flood victims
By: Ahmed Aminu, Dutse
Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has presented a donation of N20 million to victims of recent flood disaster in Jigawa state.
The minister announced the personal donation today when paid a sympathy visit to the state on Sunday, during which he condoled the families and relatives of the people who lost their lives in the disaster.
Badaru who is a former governor of the state also visited Governor Umar Namadi at the Government House in Dutse.
“It is with great sorrow I came to commiserate with Jigawa state governor, the victims and the entire people of the state on the calamity inflicted our state which so far killed 33 people, displaced over 7,500 families and washed away hundreds of hectars of farmland.
“I commend His Excellency for the rapid response to the disaster. This shows your deep concern and care for your people. May Almighty Allah give you more courage and wisdom to guide the state to prosperity,” Badaru added.
He said that the personal donation was to alleviate the suffering of the victims.
The minister said while the government and victims should regard the flood disaster as a test from Almighty Allah, they must all take necessary measures to prevent future occurrence.
He assured the Jigawa state government of the full support of the federal government, adding that President Bola Tinubu will assist the victims and work with the state government in finding lasting solution to the incessant flooding.
Responding, Namadi said that this year’s flooding came earlier than the usual period of between September and October.
“This year’s flooding started in the month of July and August as a result of the velocity of the rainfall which resulted to collapse of hundreds of mud houses and death of people.
“As we expect more flow of water that may aggravate the situation, we will continue to collaborate with federal government and all well wishers in taking all necessary measures to minimize the damages,” the governor said.