The former Anambra State Governor and Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last Presidential election has donated N20 million to the victims of flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State.
Obi announced the donation when he led a delegation on a sympathy visit to the government and people of Niger State, at the Government House, Minna.
He said whatever affects Niger State, affects the entire nation, considering its comparative advantage in Agriculture, which he said is capable of changing Nigeria for good.
Obi also suggested that other avenues should be explored to mitigate the effect of the recurring flood disaster, saying it’s a natural disaster that can only be managed and promised to galvanise more support for the victims.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and God’s comfort to their families, and the entire people of Mokwa local government area.
Responding, Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru who was represented by his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, described the flood disaster as “a national catastrophe”.
He appreciated the visit and the donation saying, it is an honour to the State.
The Governor assured that his administration will sustain its efforts in mitigating the recurring cases of floods and also continue to sensitise the people to stay away from river banks.
He reiterated his call for international and national support to ameliorate the sufferings of the victims.
Similarly, the Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security, who was represented by the Director General, Niger State Babanna Border Development Agency, Muhammad Garba Danladi, expressed sadness over the incident and then announced the donation of 1 trailer load of food items comprising rice, maize and millets to cushion the effect of the disaster on the victims.
