FROM SAMSON ALFA, MINNA
Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, has announced a donation of N1 billion to the victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area.
Bago made the pronouncement yesterday at Mokwa during on-the- spot assessment of the area destroyed by flood.
He stated that there is the need for the people to stay clear of waterways so as to protect lives and properties.
The governor while commiserating with the victims, warned that all the items donated by the federal government and spirited individuals, government, as well as donor agencies would be judiciously utilised for the purpose it was meant for.
He disclosed that government has resolved to construct a permanent drainage system in Mokwa town and concrete bridges to curtail reoccurrence of the disaster.
He appreciated those that supported the victims, saying the state government will do everything possible to resettle those affected by the flood directly or indirectly.
Governor Bago also advised Islamic teachers in the area to ensure that they document all the pupils under their care in order to trace them when missing and prayed for the repose of those that lost their lives.
