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By Olu Balogun
Following the devastating flood that claimed several lives and properties in Mokwa, Niger State on Friday, the Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani Musa has donated a whooping sum of N50 million, along with several trucks of essential food supplies -including rice, millet, and maize to the displaced and vulnerable members of the community.
According to reports, the tragic incident led to the death of over 100 people and displacement of numerous others with destruction of properties worth millions of Naira.
Senator Musa, in a personally signed statement issued on Saturday, commiserate with the state governor, Alhaji Mohammed Umaru Bago, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, and the people of Mokwa over the “devastating floods that have severely impacted the region. “
“This tragic disaster has brought immense suffering—claiming lives, displacing families, disrupting livelihoods across Mokwa and its surrounding communities. | mourn with the families who have lost loved ones and offer my heartfelt sympathies to all those affected.
“As a demonstration of my personal commitment and compassion, | am supporting ongoing relief efforts with a donation of N50 million, along with several trucks of essential food supplies—including rice, millet, and maize—to help provide immediate sustenance to displaced and vulnerable members of the community, ” he announced.
The lawmaker, who is the chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, commended “the leadership and courage shown by Governor Bago, the Government of Niger State, the revered Etsu Nupe, and the tireless efforts of emergency responders, traditional leaders, and volunteers who are working diligently to bring relief and hope to the affected population.”
Senator Musa, however, urged other people, corporate bodies, and humanitarian organizations to come forward and contribute meaningfully to the recovery efforts, saying “in times of hardship, our shared humanity and unity are our greatest strengths.”
“| pray to Almighty Allah (SWT) to protect the people of Mokwa, guide the leadership of Niger State with wisdom, strengthen the affected families with patience, and restore peace and stability to the entire region. May He grant mercy to the departed souls and bring healing and hope to all. Ameen,” he stated.
