Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has continued to host sympathisers on the Mokwa flood disaster.
This time, it is the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who led members of the National Working Committee of the ruling party on a condolence visit to the farmer Governor at the Niger State liaison office, Abuja.
The APC National Chairman described the flood disaster as unfortunate and disturbing incident which led to the loss of hundreds of lives and destruction of property .
He however, thanked Allah for the lives of those that escaped while praying for the repose of the souls of the departed and speedy recovery of the injured.
Dr Umar Ganduje also used the medium to condemn the recent banditry attack in Mariga local government area that led to the loss of lives.
He expressed confidence that the Governor will sustain his collaboration with the security agencies to greatly improve the security situation.
The APC National Chairman who noted with dismay how the forests in Nigeria have become “big cities to bandits”, commended steps taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to liberate the forests under his Renewed Hope agenda stressing that the efforts would reduce banditry activities across the Country.
He equally acknowledged the infrastructural development strides and the ongoing agricultural Mechanisation initiatives of the Governor, describing him as the architect of modern Niger State.
Responding, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago appreciated the National Chairman of the APC and his entourage for the visit.
He said the visit speaks volumes, saying as it is a demonstration of empathy, love, and care of a leader.
The Governor also thanked Dr Umar Ganduje for acknowledging the ongoing developmental strides in Niger State, stressing that it is unprecedented among all the sub-nationals in Nigeria
