Minna, June 30, 2025 – Banks in Nigeria have donated cash and other relief materials worth millions of naira to the victims of recent flood in Mokwa, Niger State.
Oliver Alawuba, the Chairman of the Body of Bank Chief Executives, presented the donation to the state government last weekend.
Alawuba, who is also Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA), said the donation was made in fulfilment of a critical aspect of the banks’ corporate social responsibility.
He said the tragic nature of the incident prompted the banks to take action, adding that while the intervention had taken time, it was grounded in a long-term commitment to humanitarian service.
“It is with a deep sense of responsibility and compassion that I stand before you today on behalf of the Body of Banks’ CEOs in Nigeria.
“Our presence here underscores our collective commitment to alleviating the suffering of those affected by the devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger State.
“Your resilience and commitment to the welfare of your people serve as a beacon of hope during these challenging times.
“While we are here today to make this presentation, we must humbly acknowledge and apologize for the delay in our response and assure you that this delay in no way reflects a lack of concern or urgency on our part.
“We are here now with a firm commitment to supporting the affected communities.
“These items are aimed at providing immediate relief to the families displaced and affected by the recent floods.
“It is our fervent hope that these contributions will help ease their burdens and restore a measure of comfort and dignity,” Alawuba said.
While receiving the donation, Umaru Bago, the state Governor, commended the banks for their donation, which he described as timely and compassionate.
He said the flood was a consequence of silted waterways and poorly managed hydropower infrastructure.
Bago said the state had four major hydropower dams and over 90 water bodies and had been experiencing severe flooding due to climate-induced rainfall patterns and outdated infrastructure design.
