Schoolchildren Hang From Ropes Crossing The River In North Nias, Governor Edy Promises To Repair Bridges

North Sumatra Governor (Gubsu) Edy Rahmayadi/DOK IST

MEDAN - The suspension bridge in Mazingo Village, Alasa Talumuzoi District, North Nias Regency, North Sumatra, was badly damaged. As a result, students find it difficult to get to school.

In order to get to school, the students had to risk their lives by hanging on a rope from a suspension bridge that was badly damaged.

The condition of school children hanging on ropes crossing the river was responded to by the Governor of North Sumatra, Edy Rahmyadi. He promised to repair the bridge.

To repair the bridge, Gubsu Edy said the budget was sourced from the North Sumatra Regional Budget for 2022.

"Indeed, we want to fix it in 2022, we make bridges, especially in Nias a priority," said Governor Edy, Friday, October 1.

Governor Edy explained that before the bridge collapsed due to flooding, he had seen it during a working visit to Nias Island.

"A few months ago I saw it there. Indeed, it must be repaired immediately. Replaced with a permanent bridge," he said.

Previously, the Head of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of North Nias Regency, Herman Zebua, when confirmed, confirmed the condition of the bridge that was badly damaged. He said his party had also reviewed the bridge.

"Yes, that's right. It's a suspension bridge, so 3 days ago there was a flood, it hit there," said Herman, October 1.

He explained that the video was recorded when the students came home from school. "Indeed coming home from school. It happened, approximately 3 days ago," he explained.

Currently, said Herman, the PUPR Office of North Nias Regency is planning to repair the bridge. Herman emphasized that repairs would be carried out as soon as possible, considering the condition was very dangerous.