The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating flood that swept through Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State, claiming at least 21 lives and destroying properties worth millions of naira.
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the forum said it was “shocked by the magnitude of the flooding,” describing it as a painful tragedy for the people of Niger State and the entire country.
“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,” AbdulRazaq said.
The NGF commiserated with Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, the state government, and all affected families, while also praising the swift response by emergency agencies and the state’s efforts to manage the crisis.
“We commend the interventions of the Niger State Government and its coordination with emergency responders to support the victims of this disaster,” the forum stated.
The NGF also called for stronger collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to bolster efforts in addressing climate change and its increasingly destructive consequences.
“This flood again reminds us of the stark realities of climate change and the accompanying effects on how we live,” AbdulRazaq said. “We commit ourselves as leaders of our people to continue to work… to strengthen mitigative actions and relief institutions.”
The Forum offered prayers for the victims and encouraged citizens to support government initiatives aimed at alleviating the effects of the disaster and preventing future occurrences.
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