Mr Sadiq-Yelwa disclosed that the Bago-led administration had provided more than 1,000 tractors to farmers in the state to enhance productivity.
According to him, Mr Tinubu’s administration will continue to give priority to the protection of the lives and property of all Nigerians.
Gov. Umaru Bago had in June approved N1 billion to support victims of the Mokwa flood.
“I thank him (Mr Tinubu) even as I make further request that similar gesture should be extended to Niger state,” said Mr Obi.
The CAN urged Nigerians to come together to build a stronger, better nation through love and shared values.
Mr Shettima said that 20 trucks of food items had been approved by Mr Tinubu for distribution to the victims.
Mrs Umar said, “So far, 151 bodies have been recovered, 503 households and 264 houses affected, and 3,018 individuals displaced.’’
”The boat mishap occurred last night, October 1, around 8:30 p.m. on the River Niger upstream Jebba dam,” NSEMA boss.
She added that government plans to expand its social register to accommodate and capture the IDPs in its various social interventions.
Mr Garba stated this while giving update on the current flood situation in the state.
