From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe
Gombe state has continued to record an increase in the number of deaths from the Cholera outbreak that was first declared in 2021 in the state. According to the state government, the outbreak has so far claimed 16 lives across seven Local Government Areas (LGA) of the State.
Meanwhile, the state governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya assured that the administration is committed to providing quality and affordable healthcare, education and Agricultural services among other vital areas of human needs to eliminate the disease.
Governor Yahaya stated this while flagging off the distribution of Non-Food Items (NFI) and Preventive Materials that was donated by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to survivors of the recent outbreak in the State.
Represented by his deputy Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, the Governor commended NEMA for deeming it fit to come to the aid of affected individuals and families. He called on the beneficiaries of relief items to put them to good use and not sell the materials “as evident with past experiences”.
While assuring that issues of health, education, and infrastructural development remain a top priority of his administration, the Governor said, “Our efforts so far our track record in critical sectors of human endeavor is there for everyone to see feel and touch”.
On his part, the Director General (DG) of the NEMA, Mustapha Habib Ahmed who was represented by the head of the agency’s office in Gombe explained that donation of relief materials forms parts of its mandate of supporting and providing succor to Nigerians in distress.
He equally commended the working relationship between the agency and the state government. Assured that the collaboration is yielding results in the area providing relief to distressed individuals and communities in the state.
The items donated and distributed include 39 cartons of Dettol, 39 cartons of Izal disinfectant, 39 cartons of bleach, 39 cartons of detergent, 800 packets of diapers as well as 1000 pieces of blankets, 1000 pieces of mattresses, 1000 pieces of plastic buckets, 1000 pieces of plastic plates, spoons nylon mats and mosquito nets.