Niger Gov donates #1bilion to Mokwa flood victims 

By Daniel Ebi, Minna. 

Niger State Governor, Muhammad Umaru Bago has announced a donation of One Billion Naira to the victims of recent flood disaster in Mokwa local council of the state.

The Governor made the donation two weeks after the incident during his first on the spot assessment of houses destroyed by the flood in the town. 

The Governor who returned  back to  the Country on Sunday night after performing this year’s hajj  emphasized the need for the people to stay clear of waterways so as to protect the loss of life and properties.

The Governor well commiserating with the victims of flood disaster promised that all the cash and material donated by the federal government, spirited individuals, government agencies as well as donor agencies would be utilized for the purpose it was meant for.

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Bago restated the state government resolve to construct a permanent drainage system in Mokwa town and concrete bridges to curtail reoccurrence of the disaster.

He lauded those that supported the affected victims in no small measure,saying that the state government will do everything possible to resettle those affected by the flood directly or indirectly.

The Governor had also advised the Islamic teachers in the area to always ensure that they document all the pupils under their care,in order to trace them when missing.

He had earlier prayed for the repose of those that lost their lives during the flood.

The Federal Government had earlier announced the donation of two Billion Naira when vice president Kashim Ibrahim Shettima led a high powered Federal Government while some well meaning Nigerians also supported the rebuilding effort.