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Christian Association of Nigeria Donates Food Items to Flood Victims

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has extended its humanitarian gesture to the victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State by donating food items. The donation is a demonstration of love and solidarity with the victims, particularly those directly affected by the disaster. The President of CAN, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel Okoh, expressed deep sorrow over the magnitude of destruction caused by the flood, which led to the loss of lives, destruction of homes, and displacement of many families.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) donated food items to support victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.
  • The donation was made in partnership with the government, emergency agencies, and other humanitarian partners.
  • The items donated included 45 bags of grains, comprising 20 bags of maize, 20 bags of guinea corn, and 5 bags of beans.
  • The state government has already redeemed its pledge of one billion naira, which has helped to close 90 percent of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Mokwa.
  • Affected victims received five hundred thousand naira each, while one million naira was given to the families of those who lost their lives during the flood.
  • The CAN's efforts are aimed at complementing the interventions of the federal and state governments, emergency agencies, and other humanitarian partners.

Statistics:

  • 45 bags of grains were donated, comprising 20 bags of maize, 20 bags of guinea corn, and 5 bags of beans.
  • The state government has already redeemed its pledge of one billion naira.
  • 90 percent of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Mokwa have been closed.
  • 500,000 naira was given to each affected victim.
  • 1,000,000 naira was given to the families of those who lost their lives during the flood.

Sources:

  • "The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has donated food items to support victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State." (Voice of Nigeria, 02 July 2025)
  • "The items donated included 45 bags of grains, comprising 20 bags of maize, 20 bags of guinea corn, and 5 bags of beans." (Voice of Nigeria, 02 July 2025)
  • "The state government has already redeemed its pledge of one billion naira, which has helped to close 90 percent of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Mokwa." (Voice of Nigeria, 02 July 2025)
  • "Affected victims received five hundred thousand naira each, while one million naira was given to the families of those who lost their lives during the flood." (Voice of Nigeria, 02 July 2025)

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