Africa-Press – Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved immediate release of N2bn to begin the reconstruction of homes destroyed by the recent devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State.
This was made known by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday during his tour of the affected communities in Mokwa town, Mokwa Local Government Area of the state.
While consoling the victims, Shettima assured them that the federal government would work on their concerns.
“The president specifically instructed me to come to Mokwa to commiserate with the people over the tragedy that befell the town. His heart is with the grieving people of Mokwa.
“All issues raised will be addressed by the federal government in collaboration with the Niger government,” he said.
Shettima added that President Tinubu had also directed that the Ministers of Environment and State for Agriculture relocate temporarily to Niger State to ensure speedy intervention of issues under the ACRSAL project, especially on the flood drainage matters in the town.
Besides approving the funds for reconstruction, Tinubu assured of donating 20 trucks containing food items to be shared with the real victims of the disaster in an arrangement to be worked out with the village head of Mokwa.
The Vice President also praised the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Mr. Yakubu Garba, and the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for their prompt and continued action to support the victims.
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