Following the devastating effects of the Mokwa floods, Niger State government has said that the reconstruction of roads and bridges connecting Raba and other communities with the Mokwa town would cost N7 billion.
The State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago who stated when he visited the victims of the flood said the contract has already been awarded.
While announcing a donation of N1bn to the victims pending when proper resettlement begins, the governor revealed that the state government will also provide 10 trucks each of rice, beans, maize, millet and sorghum to the victims.
He directed the Ministry for Land and Survey to issue a certificate of occupancy (C of O) to the federal government to facilitate immediate construction of the resettlement homes for the flood victims.
Governor Bago assured that necessary arrangements will be made to ensure that the flood victims do not remain in the IDP camp for too long.
He appreciated the federal government, donor partners and other government agencies for supporting the affected victims, and prayed for the repose of the souls of those that lost their lives during the incident.