Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate release of N2 billion for the reconstruction of houses affected by the recent flood in Mokwa, Niger State.
The Vice President made this disclosure during a visit to the flood-affected area, where he also announced the release of 20 trucks of food items to aid the victims.
He said, ”the President has approved N2 billion for the reconstruction of houses destroyed by the flood, in partnership with the Niger State Government.
”Twenty trucks of assorted food commodities will be delivered to the victims, with the Minister of State for Agriculture overseeing the distribution.
”The Federal Government has directed the immediate repair of four destroyed bridges in the area, which are critical for connecting the South and North regions of Nigeria.
”The President has also directed the immediate rehabilitation of drainages in Mokwa town to prevent future flooding. ”
The Vice President assured that the President’s administration was committed to addressing the plight of the flood victims, emphasising that human lives could never be compensated.
He urged collective responsibility in rebuilding the lives and hopes of the affected people.
The flood, which occurred on May 28, 2025, has resulted in over 200 deaths, with many more still missing.
The Niger State Government has activated an emergency response, distributing relief materials to the displaced victims taking shelter in makeshift camps.
Despite the government’s efforts, the victims have expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of relief efforts, citing poor conditions in temporary shelters and inadequate access to supplies, including food items.
Many are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the disaster.
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Niger State Government, will work to rebuild the affected areas and provide support to the victims.
The reconstruction efforts are expected to bring relief to the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the flood.
