Shettima visits Niger state, reiterates FG’s support for flood victims

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to supporting flood victims in the country.

Shettima spoke on Friday during an on-the-spot assessment of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp in Gwada, Shiroro LGA of Niger state.

The vice-president said the President Bola Tinubu-led administration prioritises the welfare of all Nigerians beyond political considerations.

Shettima, who promised additional relief for the affected states, noted that the federal and state governments and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) would ensure support for all displaced communities.

“We are here at the instance of President Tinubu to give the commitment of the federal government to supporting the people of Niger,” Shettima said.

“This is with a view to addressing the food challenges caused by the flooding and the insecurity that has been bedevilling this part of the country.

“We have come to reaffirm the president’s irrevocable commitment towards ameliorating the sufferings of our people.

“This is a symbolic gesture to assure the government and people of Niger that the president is poised to assist all states of the federation towards addressing these challenges.”

On his part, Umar Bago, governor of Niger state, noted that the Gwada camp was one of 14 established across the LGAs, housing persons displaced by both flooding and insecurity.

Bago thanked the federal government’s delegation for showing solidarity with the state.