Vice President Kashim Shettima have announced a N2 billion federal intervention package for flood-ravaged Mokwa LGA in Niger State during a sympathy visit on Wednesday. The VP, representing President Bola Tinubu, also delivered twenty trucks of grains to the devastated community.
Shettima’s statement, released by spokesman Stanley Nkwocha, emphasized the administration’s solidarity: “His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, sends his heartfelt condolences and stands in solidarity with you during this trying time. He has directed immediate action to assess the damage and provide the necessary support to aid your recovery.”
The VP described Mokwa’s strategic importance as “a vital crossroads in Nigeria’s geography and commerce” and agricultural hub, assuring residents: “We will rebuild. We will restore the vibrancy for which Mokwa is known.”
Niger State Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba praised NEMA’s rapid response, while Etsu Nupe Yahaya Abubakar thanked Tinubu for prompt intervention.
The FG delegation included Niger State ministers Mohammed Idris (Information) and Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (Agriculture).
Shettima outlined long-term plans to address ecological vulnerabilities, stating: “The greatest honour we can give to those we have lost…is our commitment to a future where such disasters are reduced through proactive measures.”
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