By Abubakar Muhammad Adamu
Following a devastating windstorm that claimed the life of a six-year-old boy and destroyed numerous homes and properties in Ganye Local Government Area, an Ad-hoc Committee of the Adamawa State House of Assembly has visited the affected communities to assess the level of destruction and sympathize with the victims.
The committee, constituted by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, was led by Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu, the member representing Mayo Belwa Constituency.
Other members of the committee are Mr. Bulus Kantomon of Shelleng Constituency, Mr. Emmanuel Kefas of Song Constituency, Mr. Kelvin Kefas of Toungo Constituency, and Mr. Japheth Hammanjabu of Verre Constituency.
During the visit, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the paramount ruler of Ganye, His Royal Highness Gangwari Ganye, Alhaji Umaru Adamu, and inspected several affected areas, including Sugu town and Ganye General Hospital.
Speaking at the Gangwari Palace, Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu explained that the visit was at the directive of the Speaker to ascertain the extent of damage caused by the windstorm and to express solidarity with the people of Ganye, despite the absence of a current representative from the area in the State Assembly.
He described the destruction as deeply sympathetic and emphasized the commitment of the State Assembly to ensuring that necessary relief materials are provided to the victims.
Kallamu assured the monarch and affected residents that the committee would report its findings to the Speaker for prompt intervention.
In his response, Gangwari Ganye, Alhaji Umaru Adamu, expressed gratitude to the delegation and appreciated the Speaker’s concern for the plight of Ganye residents.
He confirmed that the windstorm, which occurred on Saturday, destroyed several homes, caused massive loss of property worth millions of naira, and tragically claimed the life of a six-year-old boy. The traditional ruler appealed for urgent support to alleviate the suffering of the victims.
The committee also visited the residence of Sani Usman, who lost his child during the storm, to offer condolences and support.
In Sugu town, the delegation assessed the damage to residential buildings and interacted with affected families.
At the Ganye General Hospital, the lawmakers were received by the Principal Medical Officer, Dr. Moses Malena, who conducted them around areas impacted by the storm, including the maternity and Outpatient Departments (OPD).
Concluding the visit, Hon Kallamu reiterated the committee’s resolve to deliver a comprehensive report to the Speaker and advocate for swift government intervention to support the affected communities.