The Gombe State Government has identified with the government and people of Borno State over the recent flood disaster that devastated the state capital and environs.
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, who was represented by a high-powered delegation led by the deputy governor, Manassah Jatau, presented a donation of 100 million naira as assistance to the victims of the incidence, praying God that such devastating incidence never reoccur in the history of Borno State.
This was contained in a press statement signed by Director-General Press Affairs Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli, on Friday.
According to the press statement the governor conveyed the heartfelt sympathy of the people of Gombe State at the Government House and the Shehu of Borno’s palace in Maiduguri, adding that the visit was informed by the bond existing between the two states.
“The news of the devastating flood got to the governor who is on an official engagement outside the country, and has directed that the visit be made immediately in view of the friendship existing between the two neighbouring states,” the Secretary to Government of Gombe State Professor Ibrahim Njodi, was quoted to have said.
At the Government House, Governor Babagana Zulum, expressed appreciation over the concern and love shown to them in this trying time.
Zulum also acknowledged and appreciated the donations of 100 million naira from Gombe State Government, pledging to use it judiciously towards mitigating the effect of the flood.
The Gombe delegation proceeded to the palace of his royal highness, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Al’amin Elkanami, where the delegation sympathised with the people over loss of lives and property, praying the Almighty Allah to repose the soul of the deceased, and that such unfortunate incidents do not happen again.
The Shehu of Borno appreciated Governor Yahaya for sending such a high-powered contingent to commiserate with them, describing the magnitude of the disaster as greater than that which occurred 30 years ago.
The Gombe delegation also visited some areas affected by the flooding incidents within Maiduguri metropolis.
