Following the deadly flood in Mokwa, President Bola Tinubu has ordered a ramping up of rescue and relief efforts to assist affected communities.
The President, who was briefed on the disaster, expressed deep concern over the loss of life and destruction.
In a statement from the Minister of Information, the Federal Government pledged full support for ongoing operations, which include collaboration between the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nigerian Armed Forces, and Niger State authorities.
“The immediate priority is saving lives and providing urgent relief to survivors,” said the statement. First responders and volunteers have been commended for their swift action, while residents have been urged to cooperate with evacuation and safety measures.
The flood has also severed critical road links, including the collapse of Tatabu Bridge, the main access route connecting the North to the South-West, further complicating relief efforts and deepening the region’s crisis.
