A prominent stakeholder in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, Hon. Dung Danboyi, has appealed to both the Plateau State Government and the Federal Government to urgently provide relief and humanitarian assistance to victims of a devastating rainstorm that ravaged Tom Gangare (Hawan Kibo) community in Sopp Federal Ward.
The rainstorm, which occurred on May 30, 2026, reportedly left several families homeless and destroyed properties worth millions of naira in the community located along the busy Jos–Akwanga–Abuja Road.
Expressing deep concern over the disaster, Danboyi sympathized with the affected families and residents, describing the incident as tragic and unfortunate.
“I sincerely sympathize with the affected families and the entire community over the unfortunate incident and the loss of properties worth millions of naira. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been displaced and affected by this disaster,” he stated.
The Riyom stakeholder called on Governor Caleb Mutfwang and Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo to facilitate immediate intervention through relevant state agencies to alleviate the suffering of the victims.
He also appealed to the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs under the leadership of Hon. Dr. Bernard Muhammad Doro, as well as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, to provide emergency relief materials and support to the affected residents.
Danboyi further urged international development partners, humanitarian organizations, and public-spirited Nigerians to complement government efforts by providing assistance to the victims.
According to him, the provision of temporary shelter, food items, medical support, and other relief materials would help ease the hardship faced by displaced families and enable them to rebuild their lives.
He prayed for divine comfort and strength for the affected families, expressing hope that timely intervention from relevant authorities would restore normalcy to the community.
