Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has announced a ₦200 million relief package for communities devastated by a recent windstorm that wreaked havoc across several parts of the state.
The governor made the announcement on Sunday during a visit to Dass Local Government Area, one of the worst-hit regions.
While sympathizing with residents and inspecting the damage, he noted that the storm had destroyed homes, public buildings, and farmlands, leaving many displaced and in urgent need of assistance.
Affected communities include Durr, Wandi, Bagel Bundot, and Dass town, according to Governor Mohammed, who highlighted the widespread nature of the destruction.
“As part of immediate intervention, we will release the sum of N100 million in support to the affected communities,” he announced, pledging the funds during his visit to the area and the palace of the Emir of Dass.
In addition to the cash support, the governor committed to providing construction materials to facilitate rebuilding efforts.
“I equally pledged building materials worth over N100 million to assist in the reconstruction of damaged homes and infrastructure in the affected communities,” Mohammed said.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to disaster management and preparedness, the governor promised to collaborate with the federal government and humanitarian organisations to strengthen long-term disaster response strategies.
He also instructed the local government council to take preventive measures to avoid future disasters by planting shelter belts across vulnerable areas.
Earlier in the visit, Muhammad Jibo, Chairman of Dass Local Government Council, briefed the governor on the scale of the disaster and commended the state’s quick response.
He noted that local authorities had taken immediate steps after the storm struck.
He outlined that the council had conducted initial assessments and mobilised resources to support those affected by what he described as a “gale of windstorm that rocked the state.”
