PHOTO NEWS: Shettima Visits Flood-Ravaged Mokwa
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, visited the flood-ravaged Mokwa town in Niger State and pledged the federal government’s commitment to rebuild the devastated area.
He also announced President Bola Tinubu’s N2bn relief package during the visit.
The VP assured residents that the federal government would provide immediate intervention and implement sustainable disaster management policies nationwide.
The Vice President arrived at 12:30 PM and was received by Niger State Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH Yahaya Abubakar, and members of the state executive council.
The federal government also donated twenty trucks of grain to support the community’s recovery efforts.
“Mokwa has always stood as a vital crossroads in Nigeria’s geography and commerce. It is an agricultural hub and a cultural stronghold that connects the North and the South. This makes your pain a shared national burden. While this disaster is devastating, it will not define you. We will rebuild. We will restore the vibrancy for which Mokwa is known,” he assured.
“His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, sends his heartfelt condolences and stands in solidarity with you during this trying time. He has directed immediate action to assess the damage and provide the necessary support to aid your recovery.
“We came to you today not just as your political representatives and leaders but as fellow Nigerians deeply moved by the tragedy that has befallen your community. Our hearts ache for the lives lost, the homes destroyed, and the livelihoods disrupted.”
“In times like these, we are reminded that a tragedy in one part of our nation is a sorrow shared by all. The preservation of life, whether threatened by natural calamities or human actions, is a responsibility we all share.”
PHOTO NEWS: Shettima Visits Flood-Ravaged Mokwa is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
