A lawmaker representing Kaura-Namoda Birnin Magaji federal constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Aminu Sani Jaji has donated the sum of N10M to the victims of the flood disaster in Gummi local government areas of Zamfara State.
He also donated a total of (200) bags of rice to be shared among the victims as part of the effort of relieve their suffering.
The donation was handed down to the Emir of Gummi Rtd. Justice Lawal Hassan Gummi on behalf of the lawmaker by the Secretary of the APC Jaji faction, Mansur Khalifa Kaura.
Aminu Jaji who is the Chairman of the House of Representatives committee on ecological funds, expressed sadness about the tragedy which rendered many households homeless.
“We are here in Gummi to commiserate with our brothers and sisters over the recent flood disaster that rendered many of you homeless,” Mansur Khalifa added.
“I am happy to announced donation of N10 million and 200 bags of rice to the victims aimed at providing emergency support to the victims of the disaster”.
“I am calling on the victims and people of Gummi local government to be patience, remain grateful to almighty God, and consider the disaster as a something destined by Allahu SWT”, Jaji added”.
Emir of Gummi Rtd Justice Lawal Hassan, in a response, commended the lawmaker for the gesture saying, it will go a long way in cushioning the effects of the tragedy among the victims.
“This is timely, we appreciate Hon Aminu Sani Jaji for giving this Kind assistance to our people”.
He added that, the support from the lawmaker is a testimony that the lawmaker has shown a serious concern for the people of Gummi Emirate
He called on well-meaning individuals and political office holders to emulate Hon Jaji by always extending the gesture to the people at the grassroots.
