A Kebbi State-born philanthropist, Hassan Adamu, has constructed a bypass to assist motorists after a heavy flood pulled down the Mayalo Bridge in the Maiyama Local Government Area of the state.

The bridge links over 20 villages in the council area.

It reportedly collapsed on Friday, following a heavy flood from a torrential two-day rain which lasted from Thursday to Friday.

The bridge links Mayalo, Sambawa, Gumbin-Kure, and Uguwar Shuaibu, amongst other villages, with the headquarters of the council.

It was also learnt that the flood ravaged the communities, prompting swift response from the residents and their leaders.

Reacting to the development, the Acting Sole Administrator of the LGA, Haruna Mashabo-Jega, pledged immediate support to the affected communities.

Mr Mashabo-Jega commended efforts of the people in creating an emergency access road.

Also speaking, the philanthropist, who hails from Gumbin-Kure, said he was moved by the need to reconnect his hometown to the neighbouring communities.

Mr Adamu said, “My commitment to giving back to my community is what pushed me to come with the idea to sponsor the construction of an alternative access road. Previously, I have helped the community in the areas of healthcare facility, police outpost, and construction of an Islamic school.’’

He called on the federal and state governments as well as non- governmental organisations to provide support to the flood-ravaged communities.

He also called on the government to urgently reconstruct the bridge to restore smooth transportation in the area.

(NAN)