President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate disbursement of ₦2 billion for the reconstruction of homes destroyed by the recent flood in Mokwa, Niger State.
Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this during his visit to the flood-affected area, where the disaster claimed lives, displaced hundreds, and caused extensive property damage.
Additionally, Shettima revealed that the President has authorized the immediate delivery of 20 trucks of rice to support the victims. Emphasizing President Tinubu’s commitment to the welfare of the affected communities, Shettima assured residents that their challenges will be addressed comprehensively.
He further stated that the President has ordered the swift repair of damaged bridges and the rehabilitation of drainages in Mokwa town to prevent future flooding incidents.
Over 200 Dead
More than 200 bodies have been recovered following a devastating flood that struck communities in Mokwa on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Niger State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Ahmad Suleiman, confirmed that recovery efforts are ongoing to locate additional victims.
“We have more than 200 casualties or corpses but we are still looking for more. We are still recovering corpses up till now.
“Nobody can tell you the number of casualties in Niger State right now because up till now, we are still looking for some corpses,” Suleiman said while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday.
He said the state government had activated an emergency response for the distribution of relief materials to the displaced victims of the floods, who are taking shelter in makeshift camps.
“The Niger State Government has put things in place and there are lots of contributions from various agencies and ministries. The damage on the ground now, you cannot get it on social media except a visit to the scenes. There is lots of damage at the moment.
“The state government has sent trailers of rice to the victims. The wife of the governor also visited the local government yesterday and donated N50m,” he added.
However, the victims displaced by the flood expressed dissatisfaction over the handling of relief efforts.
Many displaced residents have continued to decry the poor condition of the temporary shelter provided for them and the lack of access to supplies, including food items.
One of the victims, Mama Isah, said, “We are 17 people in my household, but we were only given one loaf of bread and some tea. How can that be enough for even our breakfast?”