President Tinubu Activates National Emergency Response Centre, Promises Relief to Flood Victims

Strategic Insights -

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to activate the National Emergency Response Centre in response to the devastating flood disaster that has claimed over 100 lives in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The President assured that search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, and all relevant federal agencies have been mobilized to support the Niger state government's efforts to tackle the disaster. Relief materials and temporary shelter assistance are being deployed without delay, and the President has extended heartfelt condolences to the affected families and the people of Niger State.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Tinubu has directed NEMA to activate the National Emergency Response Centre to coordinate the response to the flood disaster in Niger State.
  • Over 100 lives have been lost in the flood disaster, with search and rescue operations still ongoing.
  • The President has assured that relief materials and temporary shelter assistance are being deployed without delay.
  • The Deputy Governor of Niger, Mr Yakubu Garba, has confirmed that over 100 bodies have been recovered, and search and rescue operations are still ongoing.
  • NEMA and the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) are working together to support the affected community.
  • The Red Cross is also involved in providing support to the affected community.
  • One of the victims, Anas Usman, has lost 17 members of his household in the disaster.
  • The President has appealed to Nigerians to keep the affected families in their thoughts and prayers.

Statistics:

  • Over 100 lives have been lost in the flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.
  • Over 100 bodies have been recovered, with search and rescue operations still ongoing.
  • 17 members of Anas Usman's household have lost their lives in the disaster.

Sources:

  • Ayorinde Oluokun/Sunday PUNCH,
  • Mr Yakubu Garba, Deputy Governor of Niger State
  • Mrs Zubaida Umar, Director-General of NEMA
  • NAN News Agency