The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed its condolences to the Niger State Government following a devastating flood in Mokwa Local Government Area, which has claimed numerous lives and caused significant property damage.
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by NGF Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the forum described the flood’s impact as shocking, highlighting the loss of lives and destruction of property within the community.
The forum extended its sympathies to Governor Usman Bago, the state government, and the affected residents, offering heartfelt condolences for the tragic losses.
It was reported that the flood has so far resulted in the death of at least 21 individuals and the destruction of property worth millions of Naira in Mokwa.
AbdulRazaq, who is the governor of Kwara State, wrote, “The Nigeria Governors’ Forum stands in solidarity with the government and people of Niger State on the devastating flood that has wreaked huge havoc in Mokwa town of the state.
“We are shocked by the magnitude of the flooding, which has resulted in the loss of lives and properties in the community.
“We sincerely commiserate with the affected families and express our support to the state government at this difficult time.
“We also commend the interventions of the Niger State Government and its coordination with the emergency responders to support the victims of this disaster.
“This flood again reminds us of the stark realities of climate change and the accompanying effects on how we live. We commit ourselves as leaders of our people to continue to work with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to not only help our people cope with this global challenge but also to strengthen mitigative actions and relief institutions.
“We pray God to console families who have lost loved ones and properties in the Mokwa incident, and we urge citizens to support the government’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and to cooperate with agencies working to assist those in urgent need at this time.”