Niger State Governor, Muhammad Umaru Bago has announced a donation of N1 billion to the victims of recent flood disaster in Tiffin-Madza and Anguwan Hausawa communities in Mokwa local council of the state.
The governor who announced the donation during an on the spot assessment of houses destroyed by the flood, also commiserated with victims of the disaster.
He urged the residents to stay away from waterways to prevent loss of life and properties.
Bago also assured that all the cash and material donated by the Federal Government, individuals, government agencies and donor agencies would be utilized for the purpose it was meant for.
He disclosed that the state government has decided to construct a permanent drainage system in Mokwa town as well as concrete bridges to prevent future reoccurrence of the disaster.
“We commend all those that supported the affected victims in no small measure. The state government will do everything possible to resettle those affected by the flood directly or indirectly,” he said.
Bago further urged Islamic teachers in the area to document pupils under their care in order to trace them when missing.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of those that lost their lives in the disaster.
