The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has commended the Jigawa State Governor, H.E malam Umar A Namadi, for his prompt action in providing relief to the flood victims

Badaru who gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to the Governor, expressed his sympathy over the flood incident, the severe flooding which led to the tragic loss of lives, properties and destruction of farmlands across the state.

The Defence Minister empathized with the people and government of Jigawa State while also donating N20 million in a gesture of solidarity and compassion, to ameliorate the relief efforts of the state government to those affected by the natural disaster .

He said the President also condoled with the people and government of Jigawa State and reaffirmed the federal government commitment to assisting the state in this challenging period.

The Honourable Minister was accompanied by friends and well wishers and was warmly received at Government house Dutse by the state Governor H.E malam Umar A Namadi FCA.

The visit according to Badaru further reinforced the strong bond between the Hon.Minister Badaru Abubakar and the people of Jigawa state and he will continue to keep faith with them.