By ARMSTRONG BAKAM, Bauchi –
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi state for the 2023 election, Auwal Jatau, has donated N50 million to victims of flood in Zaki LGA of the state to cushion their hardships.
The donation was made to 1,000 of his constituents who were worst bit by the flood.
NATIONAL ACCORD reports that Zaki is the worst affected Local Government Area in Bauchi state by flood in 2022.
Jatau is the current member representing Zaki Federal Constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives.
While speaking at the disbursement ceremony held at Sakwa District of Zaki LGA, Jatau said the donation was to compliment the efforts of Governor Bala Mohammed in addressing the plight of the victims of flood across the state through the provision of relief materials so as to cushion the effects of the natural disaster.
He said that besides his personal donation, he is currently seeking for additional assistance from the National Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Ministry of Environment to the people affected.
He said: “This N50 million relief assistance is to support the victims of flood in each ward in my constituency in order to alleviate their sufferings. You know this Local Government is among the areas affected by flood which destroyed many houses and farmlands; and this kind gesture is to come to the aid of the affected communities in my constituency.
“This is a period where our people are in need of our support and I will continue to do more for my people in appreciation of their support to me.
“I must appreciate His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed for showing concern to us by personally coming to this local government to assess the level of damage caused by the flood for his Government’s assistance,” he stated.
The Chairman of the PDP in the state, Hamza Akuyam commended the lawmaker for his foresight to come up with the financial relief assistance to the flood victims and described it as a timely intervention.
Akuyam, who was represented by the North-East PDP Treasurer, Shitu Zaki, also sympathized with the flood victims in the area and called for more support to them to improve their living conditions.
He said: “Today, Honourable Auwal Jatau has made us proud for deeming it necessary to provide this support to his people, we in the party, we are happy with this relief assistance by our federal lawmaker and should be emulated by all.”
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