Mokwa flood: Sen. Bima commiserates with victims’ families, donates N5m
By Mohammed Baba Busu
Sen. Muhammad Bima-Enagi (APC/ Niger South) at the 9th National Assembly, has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of the flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger a d donated N5 million to support their relief efforts and to as well alleviate their hardship
This is contained in a condolence letter he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Niger.
Bima-Enagi, who is the Dunuma Nupe, sympathized with Gov. Umar Bago, Etsu Nupe and Mokwa community over the great loss.
Additionally, he pledged to provide essential relief materials.
“I call on the committee entrusted with the responsibility of distributing these resources to have fear of Allah and discharge these duties with fairness, transparency, and compassion.
“I’m sending my sincere sympathy and greetings to the Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago and the government.
“My condolences also go to the people of Niger State, the Etsu Nupe, the Royal Father, and Ndalile the people of Mokwa.
The tragic flooding occurred in Mokwa on May 28.
The senator said that the tragedy, which caused immense suffering and losses, was deeply felt by all of them.
“As Muslims, we accept what befalls us as coming from Allah (SWT) with patience, faith and resolve to support one another In times of adversity.
“I am sending a delegation to the Head of Mokwa, Ndalile, to convey my deepest condolences.”
Bima-Enagi said that Mokwa was an integral part of his constituency, adding that he would never forget his people in times of need.
“The ecological vulnerability of our region, particularly concerning flooding, has long been a source of grave concern for me.
“During my extensive campaign, I travelled throughout the Niger South Senatorial District prior to my election to the 9th Assembly.
“The alarming scale of ecological challenges in the area like Mokwa, Lemu, Enagi, Bida and Jebba becsme quite evident. This firsthand experience drove my commitment to urgently address these threats.
“Recogniding the immediate danger in Makkwa, I prioritised securing funding within the senate.
“I successfully lobbied for and facilitated the allocation of over N25 million specifically for the construction of critical erosion control and drainage systems in Makwa town.
“However, the sheer scale of the ecological crisis demanded that this vital work needed to be continued and expanded upon.
He called for timely intervention, saying that proactive measures were crucial to tackling the flood menace.
“There is an urgent need for all levels of government and stakeholders to join hands in addressing this menace comprehensively,” he said.
“My prayers are with the families who lost their loved ones, those injured, and everyone who suffered losses of property or displacement.
