Governor of Zamfara Dauda Lawal has donated a sum of N100M to the victims of the flood disaster in Maiduguri.
The Governor was on Thursday represented by the Secretary to the State government, Malam Abu Nakwada in company of other members of the delegation.
According to the statement by Sulaiman Bala Idris the Governor’s Spokesman, Governor Dauda expressed shock with the tragedy.
On behalf of the people and government of Zamfara Governor Dauda sympathizes with the people of Maiduguri over the tragedy.
He said: “On behalf of the people and Government of Zamfara State, I write to express our deepest sympathy for the recent devastating flood resulting from the overflow of water from the Alu Dam in Maiduguri.
“We are profoundly saddened by reports that over one million people have been displaced by this catastrophic event.
“The magnitude of this disaster is truly heart-wrenching. The thoughts and prayers of the people of Zamfara State—who have faced similar catastrophes, though on a much smaller scale in recent times—are with our brothers and sisters in the affected families and communities as they navigate these challenging times.
We pray to Almighty Allah to grant Jannah to those who lost their lives and to abundantly compensate those who lost their property and means of livelihood.
“As a gesture of solidarity and support, the Government of Zamfara State is donating the sum of N100,000,000 (one hundred million naira) to aid in the relief efforts and assist the affected communities in Maiduguri.
“May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala continue to bring succor to the victims and grant them strength and resilience in rebuilding their lives.”
