The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, on Monday paid a sympathy visit to Niger over the flood that recently claimed many lives in Mokwa.
A statement issued by Peter Obi Media Reports Spokesman, Ibrahim Umar, on Monday in Abuja, said that Obi was accompanied on the visit by the acting National Chairman of the party, Sen. Nenadi Usman.
Also in company with Obi was the National Coordinator of Obedient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko.
The former presidential candidate also visited the Niger Government House where he was received by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Yakubu Garba.
Writing on his X handle after the visit, Obi said: “I travelled to Niger to condole and show solidarity with the governor and the good people of the state over the devastating floods in the Mokwa area of Niger.
“While in the UK yesterday, I had earlier called the governor, Governor Mohammed Bago, to express my heartfelt condolences.
“While in Niger, I was warmly received by the Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, and we had a discussion about the urgent needs of the affected communities, where over 200 lives have been lost.
“About 1,000 persons are still missing, more than 3,000 people have been displaced from their homes, and several homes destroyed.
“As I mentioned during the visit, this incident and others happening all over Nigeria affect us all, and as a family, we must come together to care, comfort and stand together, especially in times of grief and difficulty.
“I hereby urge and appeal to the Federal Government, all support agencies, and well-meaning Nigerians to assist the good people of Niger in ameliorating their suffering.”
Obi commended the governor and the local response teams for their courage and resilience in the face of the overwhelming challenge.
“As part of my commitment to stand with the people of Niger during this difficult time, I made an initial donation of ₦20 million to support the effort of the government and I will continue to support their efforts.
“I pray that God comforts the families of those who have lost their loved ones, protects those still missing, and grants healing and strength to everyone affected by this disaster. May Niger find peace and restoration,” he said.(NAN)
