Niger State Governor Donates N1 Billion to Flood Victims, Promises Resettlement Support

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has demonstrated a commitment to supporting the people of Mokwa Local Government Area, who have been affected by recent floods. During an on-the-spot assessment of houses destroyed by the flood, Governor Bago announced a donation of one billion Naira to the victims. The governor further pledged to provide essential items such as food and resettlement land to aid the rehabilitation of the affected communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Mohammed Bago donated one billion Naira to the victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area.
  • The state government will provide ten trucks each of rice, beans, maize, millet, and sorghum to the flood victims through a committee headed by the deputy governor, Mr Yakubu Garba.
  • The government will provide resettlement land and services to the victims, with the Ministry for Land and Survey issuing a certificate of occupancy (C of O) to the Federal Government for the construction of resettlement homes.
  • The Speaker, Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Daji, and other dignitaries, including the Etsu Nupe and former Deputy Governor, commended Governor Bago's kindness to the people.
  • The state government will make necessary arrangements to move the flood victims from the IDP camp once the resettlement homes are constructed.

Statistics:

  • 1 billion Naira (NGN) donated by Governor Mohammed Bago to the flood victims.
  • 10 trucks each of rice, beans, maize, millet, and sorghum to be provided to the flood victims.
  • IDP camp (location not specified) where flood victims are currently residing.

Sources:

  • News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) - "Niger Governor Donates One Billion Naira to Flood Victims", June 9, 2025.
  • (exact source of quote from "He appreciated the Federal Government, donor partners and other government agencies, as well as spirited individuals that had supported the victims.") - not specified in the original text.
  • (exact source of quote from "The Speaker, Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Daji, sympathised with the people of Mokwa especially, the victims of the flood. Daji encouraged them to remain steadfast in the will of God at all times.") - not specified in the original text.