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President Bola Tinubu has directed that all available resources of the Federal Government be deployed to address the devastating flood situation that occurred in Mokwa Local Council of Niger State and that efforts are being made to avert or mitigate the recurring flood disasters in the country.
The President also directed the National Orientation Agency to carry out sensitisation campaigns to ensure that people avoid living around river banks.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, disclosed this when he led a Federal Government delegation on a sympathy visit to the government and people of Niger State over the flood disaster that claimed many lives, held at Government House, Minna, on Saturday.
Malagi had extended the condolences of the President and all members of the Federal Executive Council over the disaster he described as “one too many.”
Malagi, however, lauded the Niger State Government and other relevant agencies that are assisting in the search operations, saying the Federal Government is collaborating to ensure a seamless operation.
Also, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Prof. Nantawe Yilwatda, who was part of the delegation, expressed sadness over the incident, assuring that the Ministry will ensure that the international communities collaborate to support and provide succour to the affected people and that the situation will be reviewed with a view to knowing and addressing areas of critical needs.
Receiving the delegation, Governor Mohammed Bago appreciated President Tinubu for sending the delegation to sympathise with the State, especially the people of Mokwa, over the flood disaster.
Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, the Governor said the incident has put the State in a shocking and devastating situation.
He said efforts are being intensified to ensure the construction of the stem water drainage in Mokwa and Mashegu local government areas commences soon, saying it would go a long way in averting recurrence, and that so far, the state government has provided 6,000 bags of rice to the victims.
The Governor appreciated the swift response of all relevant agencies that contributed to the search and rescue operations and called on the Federal Government to provide a temporary camp for the victims, as where they are occupying now is not habitable.
He further enjoined humanitarian interventions from cooperative organisations and individuals to provide succour for the victims, but advised that all financial assistance should be sent to a government-approved account, thus: Niger State Emergency Distress, 2046096920, First Bank of Nigeria.
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