Mokwa Flood: Peter Obi Visits Affected Victims, Donates ₦20 Million

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has donated ₦20 million to support victims of the devastating floods that recently hit Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State.

Obi visited the affected communities on Monday, June 2, to express his condolences and meet with local officials managing the relief operations. He was accompanied by former Minister Nenadi Usman and his spokesperson, Yunusa Tanko.

The disaster, according to local authorities, has resulted in over 153 deaths, with more than 1,000 people still missing and over 3,000 residents displaced from their homes.

Speaking during the visit, Obi said he had earlier communicated with Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago from the United Kingdom to express his sympathies before travelling to Niger State in person.

He was received by Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, and during a meeting with state officials, Obi emphasised the urgent needs of the affected communities.

“We had a discussion about the urgent needs of the affected communities, where over 200 lives have been lost, about 1,000 persons are still missing, more than 3,000 people have been displaced from their homes, and several homes destroyed,” he said.

To aid ongoing relief efforts, Obi announced a personal donation of ₦20 million to the state government.

“As part of my commitment to stand with the people of Niger State during this difficult time, I made an initial donation of ₦20 million to support the effort of the government, and I will continue to support their effort,” he declared.

Obi also urged a unified national response to disasters of this scale, calling on the Federal Government, emergency agencies, and Nigerians to show solidarity with the victims.

“We must come together as a family to care, comfort, and stand together,” he said, offering prayers for peace and restoration in the region.