…calls for improved relief measures
…urges timely actions to prevent future occurrences
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has commiserated with families of victims of Mokwa flood disaster at the same time advising Federal Government to put preventive measures in place to avoid future occurrences. 
This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the caucus leaders, Rep. O. K Chinda
Minority Leader, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Isa J. C
Minority Whip , Rt. Hon. Aliyu Madaki
Deputy Minority Leader ,Rt. Hon. George Ozodinobi
Deputy Minority Whip, noted that:
“Following an early morning rainfall which triggered heavy flooding, and led to the death of many people, mangled buildings, and destruction of other valuables in the Kpege area of Mokwa LGA of Niger state, the Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives empathizes with the victims, family members, and other residents of the community.
” The Caucus also expresses our deepest sympathies to the government and people of Niger state over the unfortunate incident.
“The Caucus is extremely sad and tearfully heartbroken that the painful incident, which started as a normal early morning rainfall happened when many of the victims were preparing to go to their respective farmlands; in pursuit of legitimate living. It is very shocking and saddening that after the heavy flooding, it left unprecedented sorrows, tears, and blood in the agrarian community.
“The Caucus feels terribly sad that days after the incident, over 100 bodies have been recovered, just as there are fears that many more victims might still be found; as rescue operations continue.
“Given the severity of the painful incident, and its likely consequences on the health, psychology, social, and economic development of the people of Kpege and contiguous communities, the Caucus calls for a proactive measures by the government to safeguard lives and properties and improved relief measures to some of the victims who are presently quartered in the state’s Internally Displaced Persons camp.
The demanded for deliberate and decisive collaborations between the National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA), and the Niger state Emergency Management Agency, (SEMA) towards ensuring that victims get quality medical and social services.
“Finally, as the rainy season is fast approaching, the Caucus urges the Federal Government to evolve time-specific, and results-yielding measures towards curtailing the negative effects of flooding across the country, especially in vulnerable and disaster prone communities and states.
” Happily, a few weeks back, President Bola Tinubu set up a National Flooding Disaster Control Committee.
“However, with the Mokwa flood disaster, and few others that are not as grievous, the Caucus calls on the Mr. Tony Elumelu-led Committee to accelerate activities, and emplace timely actions towards meeting its terms of reference.
