Our reporter/ The federal government has approved the immediate release of ₦2 billion for the reconstruction of all houses affected by the flood in Mokwa, Niger State.
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, disclosed this during a visit to Mokwa, following the devastating flood that destroyed lives and property, and left hundreds displaced.
The Vice President also said the President authorised the immediate release of 20 trucks of rice to be delivered to the victims.
Assuring that President Tinubu’s heart is with the people, Shettima said that all the issues affecting the people would be addressed.
According to him, the President has also directed that the affected bridges in the area be repaired immediately.
On the issue of drainage, Shettima said that the President had also directed the immediate rehabilitation of drainages in Mokwa town.
Over 200 bodies have been recovered after a flood wreaked havoc in communities in Mokwa on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs in Niger State, Ahmad Suleiman, said efforts were still on to recover more.
However, the victims displaced by the flood expressed dissatisfaction over the handling of relief efforts.
Many displaced residents have continued to decry the poor condition of the temporary shelter provided for them and the lack of access to supplies, including food items.
One of the victims, Mama Isah, said, “We are 17 people in my household, but we were only given one loaf of bread and some tea. How can that be enough for even our breakfast?”
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