A flood disaster has severed the road connecting Saminaka town to five agrarian communities, including Marjire, in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The collapse of a bridge on the outskirts of Saminaka has isolated these communities from the local government headquarters.
Governor Uba Sani has assured that his administration will take immediate action to address the plight of the affected communities. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Malam Liman Sani Kila, who led the Flood Impact Assessment Committee to Lere LGA, the Governor emphasized his commitment to developing the rural economy.
Malam Sani Kila promised that, in addition to reconstructing the damaged road and bridge, relief materials would be provided to the affected communities. He stated, “We have seen the extent of the damage and understand the urgency of the situation. Five communities have been cut off, and their commercial activities severely impacted. We assure that Governor Uba Sani is committed to addressing the plights of the citizens, and our committee will brief him on this development today.”
Lere Local Government Chairman, Hon. Mathew Bulus Gambo, expressed gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for setting up a high-powered committee to address the issue. He noted that the collapse of the bridge has crippled economic activities in the affected areas, emphasizing the importance of prompt action.
The committee also visited other flood-affected locations within the local government, including Wawan Rafi Village, where another bridge collapsed, as well as Nasarawa and Ungwan Shuru areas of Saminaka township.