Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the people of Mokwa that the federal government will stand by them in the aftermath of the devastating floods that recently swept through the community, leaving a trail of destruction.

He promised the affected residents immediate federal government intervention and a renewed commitment to sustainable disaster management policies nationwide.

VP Shettima, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spoke on Wednesday during his visit to the flood-hit community, where the federal government donated N2 billion and twenty trucks of grains to the affected community.

The Vice President arrived the community at about 12:30 in the afternoon where he was received by Deputy Governor of Niger State, Yakubu Garba; the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH Yahaya Abubakar, and members of the Niger State Executive Council.

Senator Shettima regretted that what happened in Mokwa was a sorrow that has touched every stretch of the nation.

Addressing residents, the Vice President conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's direct commitment to immediate action, announcing that the President has ordered immediate intervention to provide succour to the affected community.

Beyond immediate relief, VP Shettima outlined the government's commitment to preventing future disasters, saying "the Federal Government remains committed to addressing the ecological challenges that have contributed to this crisis."

On his part, Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, who was represented by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, thanked the federal government for standing with the state in its moment of grief.

He said the visit by the Vice President was a reassurance of President Bola Tinubu's commitment to the well-being of the people.

In his welcome remarks, Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman Gawu, said the Vice President's visit has strengthened the people as they mourn those killed by the devastating impact of the flood that ravaged Mokwa town.

He commended the Federal Government for the rapid response through the provision of timely interventions by the National Emergency Management Agency with food and other relief materials.

Also, Special Adviser to the Niger State Governor, Mr. Murtala Bagana, described the flood disaster as a national tragedy and a profound loss not just for Niger State but for Nigeria as a whole. He thanked the Vice President for visiting the people.

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Traditional Council, HRH Yahaya Abubakar, commended the Vice President for coming to console the people in person, thanking President Tinubu for directing the immediate release of interventions to the affected communities.