Tinubu sends delegation to Niger State over devastating floods

By Kunle Sanni

President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-level Federal Government delegation to Niger State to commiserate with the government and people of the state following the devastating floods that ravaged Mokwa and its environs.

The tragic incident resulted in the loss of many lives, displacement of residents, and extensive destruction of property.

The delegation includes the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda.

During a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Yakubu Garba, the Minister of Information and National Orientation conveyed President Tinubu’s heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the state over the disaster.

The Minister noted that President Tinubu is deeply saddened by the tragic incident and stands in solidarity with all those affected.

“We are here on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit the people of Niger State—particularly the Governor and other state officials—to commiserate with you, to sympathize and empathize with you over what has happened in Mokwa Local Government Area.

“Mr. President is personally saddened by this, and yesterday he directed that every available resource of the Federal Government be deployed to Mokwa. That’s why I am here in the company of my brother, the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs,” he said.

He added that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has already conducted a comprehensive assessment of the situation and mobilized resources to deliver immediate relief and support to the affected communities.