NEMA Intensifies Rescue and Relief Efforts in Flood-Ravaged Mokwa as Death Toll Rises to 151
Mokwa, Niger State – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is escalating its efforts to locate missing persons and deliver crucial aid to families impacted by the devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger State. This comes as the confirmed death toll from the disaster has tragically reached 151.
NEMA’s rapid response and recovery team initiated a symbolic distribution of relief materials to affected residents today, before handing over further distribution responsibilities to the local government, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and community leaders.
The extensive flooding has severely impacted the community, with 503 households and 264 houses affected, displacing a total of 3,018 individuals.
Beyond immediate relief, NEMA is actively monitoring and supporting the full recovery of flood victims who were initially hospitalized and have since been treated and discharged.
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The disaster has also crippled local infrastructure, with two township roads and bridges damaged, significantly impeding vehicular movement and economic activities within Mokwa. In response, NEMA is deploying mobile water purification equipment to provide safe drinking water to residents, alongside implementing other hygiene measures to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases.
“In line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu, all hands are on deck to ensure that every necessary support is provided to the town during this trying time while the situation is generally getting back to normal,” NEMA stated.
National Emergency Operations Centre Activated for 2025 Flood Response
Meanwhile, NEMA has activated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), a multi-stakeholder platform designed to monitor flood situations, track data, and coordinate resource mobilization and deployment in response to the 2025 flooding across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The activation of the NEOC is a strategic and proactive measure by NEMA to effectively manage the anticipated 2025 flood emergency. The Centre commenced operations this weekend, with its initial focus on coordinating the response to the Mokwa flooding incident.
By PRNigeria
