Gombe State Government has donated ₦50 million to aid victims of the recent terror attack in Mafa, Tarmuwa Local Government and the devastating flood disaster in Yobe State.
In a gesture of solidarity and compassion, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, sent a high-level delegation led by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, to Yobe State on Friday to convey the heartfelt condolences and support of the government and people of Gombe State.
Dr. Manassah Jatau, speaking on behalf of Governor Inuwa Yahaya, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident in the community, calling it both sad and unfortunate.
“We stand with you in this moment of grief, as you face the double tragedy of the attack on Mafa community and the devastating floods that claimed lives and destroyed homes and farmlands across the state,” he stated.
He said the N50 million donation is to aid the state government in providing much-needed assistance to the affected victims.
Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, while receiving the delegation, expressing profound appreciation for the support.
He described the visit as a demonstration of a strong bond of brotherhood and love between Gombe and Yobe States.
He emphasized that while the financial aid will significantly help the victims, the act of solidarity and care in such trying times will be remembered as a remarkable show of unity between the two neighbouring states.
Governor Buni noted that the donation and the visit are not only a source of immediate relief but also a lasting symbol of the friendship and cooperation between the people of Gombe and Yobe.
The Gombe delegation included Speaker of the Gombe State House of Assembly, Abubakar Mohammed Luggarewo; Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi; Commissioner for Finance & Economic Development, Muhammad Gambo Magaji; Commissioner for Local Government & Community Development, Abdulkadir Mohammed Warizi; Commissioner for Internal Security & Home Affairs, Lt. Col. Abdullahi Bello (Rtd.); Hon. Nasiru Abdullkareem, representing Dukku North Constituency in the Gombe State House of Assembly; and the Executive Secretary of Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Abdullahi Haruna Abdullahi.
Ismaila Uba Misilli
Director-General
( Press Affairs)
Government House
Gombe
