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Bauchi State Governor Donates N200 Million to Windstorm Disaster Victims

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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, recently announced a donation of N200 million to victims of a windstorm disaster in Dass Local Government Area. The governor made the announcement during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected areas, where he met with the Emir of Dass, Alhaji Usman Bilyaminu Othman. The affected communities, including Durr, Wandi, Bagel, Bundot, and Dass town, suffered significant damage to homes and farmlands, leaving residents in dire need of support. Governor Mohammed expressed sorrow over the destruction and assured the victims that the state government is committed to providing prompt and effective relief.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, donated N200 million to victims of a windstorm disaster in Dass Local Government Area.
  • The donation includes N100 million in immediate support to affected communities and N100 million worth of building materials for the reconstruction of damaged homes and infrastructure.
  • Governor Mohammed personally assessed the scale of the destruction and directed emergency response teams to expedite relief efforts.
  • The local government council was directed to plant a shelter belt in the area to prevent future occurrences.
  • The Emir of Dass, Alhaji Usman Bilyaminu Othman, expressed deep appreciation to Governor Mohammed for the compassionate visit and generous support.
  • Community leaders were urged to ensure fair distribution of support materials and funds.
  • The executive chairperson of Dass Local Government Area, Muhammad Abubakar Jibo, commended the state government's swift response.

Statistics:

  • N200 million: The total amount donated by Governor Mohammed to windstorm disaster victims.
  • N100 million: The amount set aside for immediate support to affected communities.
  • N100 million: The value of building materials pledged for the reconstruction of damaged homes and infrastructure.
  • 5 communities: The number of affected communities in Dass Local Government Area.
  • Durr, Wandi, Bagel, Bundot, and Dass town: The names of the affected communities.

Sources:

  • [Governor Bala Mohammed Announces N200 Million Donation to Windstorm Disaster Victims, (2023, March 24), Bauchi State Government, retrieved from [www.bauchistategov.org](http://www.bauchistategov.org)]

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