Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government, and other humanitarian organisations to intensify their interventions following the flooding that killed over a hundred people in Mokwa, a community in Niger State.

In a statement on Saturday, Obi urged them to ensure the timely provision of essential relief like shelter, food, clean water, and medical care, to all those affected.

This was as he lamented the loss of lives and the destruction of more than 3,000 homes, describing the incident as a heartbreaking and deeply distressing development for the country.

He said, “The scale of destruction is unimaginable – entire families have been displaced, livelihoods destroyed, and whole communities thrown into mourning. My heart goes out, with deep compassion, to all the victims, their families, and the entire Mokwa community. At a time like this, we are reminded of the importance of empathy, solidarity, and swift action to support one another through grief and loss.”

Obi commended the effort of the Niger State Government and the emergency workers engaged in rescue and relief operations.

He described the tragic disaster as yet another urgent call for Nigeria to reassess and significantly strengthen its disaster preparedness systems.

“We must invest in sustainable and proactive solutions that protect lives and property, particularly in vulnerable riverine communities, as the rainy season continues.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the government and people of Niger State, and to every family that has lost a loved one. May God Almighty console them, forgive the sins of the departed, and grant them eternal rest,” he said.