Mokwa, June 5, 2025 – President Bola Tinubu has approved N2 billion for the reconstruction of homes destroyed by flood in Mokwa, Niger State.
Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Wednesday during a visit the affected communities.
He said the federal government was also donating 20 truck-loads of food items for the victims.
Shettima said the federal government was concerned about their plight and was working to assuage their pains, especially on drainage matters.
“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.
The vice president commended Yakubu Garba, the Deputy Governor of Niger State, and the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for their prompt intervention.
