Mokwa Flood Relief Support Group Appeals for Concerted Effort to End Flood Disaster

Strategic Insights -

The Mokwa Flood Relief Support Group, led by Retired Assistant Controller-General of Customs, Alhaji Ahmed Nasir, has issued a heartfelt appeal for a unified effort to mitigate the devastating consequences of flood disasters in Mokwa Town. The group's call comes on the heels of a recent flood that ravaged the town, claiming numerous lives, destroying property worth billions of naira, and leaving many homeless. Alhaji Nasir stressed the imperative of a multi-faceted approach involving the federal government, Niger State government, local leaders, and non-governmental organizations to effectively address the flood menace in Mokwa Town. The group is urging the federal and state governments to fulfill their pledges made during the relief efforts and to expedite infrastructure improvements to prevent future flooding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mokwa Flood Relief Support Group, led by Alhaji Ahmed Nasir, has appealed for a concerted effort to end flood disaster in Mokwa Town.
  • The recent flood in Mokwa Town claimed numerous lives, destroyed property worth billions of naira, and left many homeless.
  • Alhaji Nasir emphasized the need for a multi-faceted approach involving the federal government, Niger State government, local leaders, and non-governmental organizations to address flooding in Mokwa Town.
  • The Mokwa Flood Relief Support Group is urging the federal and state governments to fulfill their pledges made during the relief efforts.
  • The group is ready to work with the governments to actualize the plan of resettling flood victims and providing needed infrastructure.
  • Alhaji Nasir suggested that a multi-faceted approach is imperative to diminish flood disaster in Mokwa Town.
  • The group is appreciative of the federal government and Niger State government for their strategic support and timely response to the flood.

Statistics:

  • Billions of naira worth of property destroyed in the recent Mokwa flood disaster.
  • Numerous lives lost in the recent Mokwa flood disaster.
  • The Mokwa Flood Relief Support Group has called for a concerted effort to prevent future flood disasters.

Sources:

  • Alhaji Ahmed Nasir, Chairman, Mokwa Flood Relief Support Group, "Mokwa Flood Relief Support Group Appeals for Concerted Effort to End Flood Disaster in Mokwa Town."