Following the catastrophic flash floods in Mokwa, Niger State that left over 153 dead and displaced more than 3,000, Peter Obi has donated ₦20 million in support and urged the federal government and Nigerians to rally around the victims.
- 153 deaths, 3,000 displaced as flood devastates Mokwa LGA in Niger State.
- Peter Obi visits affected communities with former Minister Nenadi Usman and spokesperson Yunusa Tanko.
- Obi pledges ₦20m to support relief efforts and urges a coordinated national response.
- Floods caused by relentless rainfall destroyed homes, bridges, and submerged roads.
- Red Cross and emergency services continue rescue operations as more bodies are feared trapped.
Peter Obi’s response, both symbolic and material, spotlights the dire state of disaster preparedness in Nigeria. With over 321 deaths linked to flooding in 2024 alone, the disaster in Mokwa reinforces the call for long-term climate resilience, infrastructural investment, and stronger early-warning systems.
As grieving families mourn and search operations continue, Obi’s ₦20m gesture may help, yet the real need is a national overhaul of how Nigeria prepares for and responds to extreme weather. What’s your take: are we doing enough to protect lives in the age of climate disasters?
