Khadijat Saidu, Birnin Kebbi
Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has donated the Sum of N30 million naira to the families of those who lost their lives following the recent boat mishap in Warrah Local Government of Kebbi State.
The gesture was announced by the Governor, when he paid a condolence visit to his Kebbi State counterpart, Senator Atiku Bagudu, in Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
Matawalle said the money will help to enable the bereaved families purchase foodstuffs and other immediate needs.
Adding that:” We are in deep shock of what has happened in Ngaski Local Government, Yauri Emirate. The incident was very unfortunate.
“We are therefore here to condole with the families of the deceased persons, people and Government of Kebbi State.
“This is what God has destined to happen and we are fervently praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased ‘, he prayed.
He further acknowledged the efforts of Governor Bagudu to protecting the lives of the people from such unfortunate incidents.
“The only thing, Your Excellency is to take heart and pray to Almighty Allah, to grant all of you the formidable fortitude to bear the irreparable losses.”
Matawalle also appreciated the sustained support of Bagudu to the government and people of Zamfara State.
He said: “As our senior brother, we are only following your footsteps, to emulate what you are doing for the people of Kebbi state, to bring government closer to the people.”
Matawalle also noted the unparalleled achievements of Bagudu in agriculture, especially in rice Production, describing him as a leader worthy of emulation.
He referred to Governor Atiku Bagudu as a great leader, thanking him for his advice and support to his government.
Responding, Bagudu commended Matawalle for the invaluable gesture, as well as the remarkable show of love and concern to Kebbi State.
Bagudu said: “This visit and donation show the depth of love and feeling existing between the people of the two states.
He also condoled the Zamfara Governor as some of the victims of the boat mishap were from Bukkuyum in Zamfara State.
“We are sincerely appreciating this invaluable gesture as it has demonstrated your benevolence and love to the people of Kebbi state,” Bagudu added.
Bagudu also noted the tremendous achievements recorded by Matawalle in so short a time that he has being the Governor of Zamfara State in term security and infrastructural development.
