Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N2bn for Resettlement of Flood Victims in Niger
- A severe flood struck Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State on May 29, killing over 200 people and displacing 3,018 residents.
- The flood overwhelmed farmlands, destroyed more than 2,000 houses, and submerged three bridges, complicating humanitarian aid delivery to victims.
- In response to the recent tragic floods, Governor Umar Bago directed that all large-scale Eid-el-Kabir celebrations be suspended statewide, with traditional activities put on hold to allow for mourning and solemn reflection.
- President Bola Tinubu approved N2 billion for immediate home reconstruction, directed ministers to relocate to Niger for drainage interventions under ACRSAL, and authorized 20 trucks of food aid.
- The federal and state governments pledged ongoing relief and infrastructure repairs, with calls to complete stalled road projects and provide permanent housing on available land.
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Niger Governor Bago cancels Sallah Durbar to respect Mokwa flood victims
The Mokwa flood disaster caused a significant loss of lives, widespread displacement, and destruction of homes, farmlands, and public infrastructure. The post Niger Governor Bago cancels Sallah Durbar to respect Mokwa flood victims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mokwa Residents displaced by flood - Daily Trust
Some of the residents displaced by the flood which killed over 100 persons in Mokwa, Niger State, are currently at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp. Daily Trust visited the camp on Tuesday and took the shots below: img 20250604 wa0005 img 20250604 wa0009 img 20250604 wa0010 img 20250604 wa0008 img 20250604 wa0011 img 20250604 wa0006 img 20250604 wa0007
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