The former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi has sympathized with the Niger State Government and victims of flood disaster in Mokwa.
Obi who arrived the state with his delegation on a sympathy visit to the government House Minna was was received by the Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba on behalf of Governor Mohammed Umar Bago
According to him, ” Whatever affects Niger State, affects the entire nation. This is, considering its comparative advantage in agriculture, the state is capable of changing Nigeria for good.”
Obi also suggested that other avenues should be explored to mitigate the effect of the recurring flood disaster, saying it is a natural disaster that can only be managed and promised to galvanize more support for the victims.
The LP presidential candidate prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and God’s comfort to their families and the entire people of Mokwa local government area.
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru, who spoke through his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba in his response, described the flood disaster as “a national catastrophe”.
Appreciating Obi for the visit, he described it is an honour to the state.
Bago assured that his administration will sustain its efforts in mitigating the recurring cases of floods and also continue to sensitise the people to stay away from river banks.
The governor also reiterated his call for international and national support to ameliorate the sufferings of the victims.
