President Tinubu Activates National Emergency Response Centre as Devastating Floods Hit Niger State

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President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate activation of the National Emergency Response Centre following the devastating floods in Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, which have claimed over 150 lives and displaced thousands of families. The President's directive comes after he received distressing reports on the scale of the disaster, which has ravaged several communities and washed away bridges. Federal agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), have been mobilised to intensify rescue efforts and provide life-saving aid.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Tinubu has activated the National Emergency Response Centre to coordinate the federal government's response to the devastating floods in Niger State.
  • The floods, which occurred on Wednesday night, have claimed 151 lives, with 3,018 persons displaced, and 503 households affected.
  • The federal government has mobilised NEMA and other agencies to provide life-saving aid and support the state government's efforts to rescue those affected.
  • President Tinubu has ordered the deployment of federal resources to support the relief effort, including relief materials and temporary shelter assistance.
  • The President has expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and has pledged unwavering support to the victims, assuring them that the federal government stands with them.
  • A high-level delegation, led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has been dispatched to Niger State to deliver the President's message of condolence and solidarity.

Statistics:

  • 151 lives have been claimed by the floods.
  • 3,018 persons have been displaced.
  • 503 households have been affected.
  • 265 homes have been washed away.
  • 2 bridges have been washed away.
  • 11 people have been injured.
  • 50 residential houses were submerged by the flood water.

Sources:

  • President Tinubu's statement via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, @officialABAT.
  • Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) statement.
  • Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, statement.
  • The Guardian Newspaper.
  • Vanguard Newspaper.