Tinubu approves release of ₦2bn, 20 trucks of rice for victims of Mokwa flood


President Bola Tinubu has approved the instant release of ₦2 billion for the reconstruction of all houses damaged by the flood in Mokwa, Niger State.
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, said this during a visit to Mokwa, following the devastating flood that destroyed lives and property, and left hundreds displaced.
Shettima further said President Tinubu authorised the immediate release of 20 trucks of rice to be delivered to the victims.
Assuring that Tinubu’s heart is with the people, Shettima stated that all the issues affecting the people would be looked into.
According to him, the President has also directed that the affected bridges in the area be repaired immediately.
On the issue of drainage, Shettima said that the President had also directed the immediate rehabilitation of drainages in Mokwa town.