The House of Representatives has expressed grief over the recent floodings that ravaged Mokwa in Niger State and parts of Edu Local Government Area in Kwara State, resulting in the loss of lives and extensive property damage.
It, therefore, asked the Federal Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency, to provide immediate emergency support and relief materials, including water purification equipment, to prevent disease outbreaks in the affected communities.
The tragic developments were brought to the floor as a motion of urgent public importance by Joshua Audu Gana (PDP, Niger) and Saba Umaru (PDP, Kwara).
The lawmakers stated that relentless rainfall from May 28 through the early hours of May 29 led to one of the most severe flood incidents the area has witnessed in decades.
On May 28, 2025, flooding caused by heavy rainfall submerged the market town of Mokwa in Niger State, causing severe damage.
Officials said that the floods killed at least 206 people, over 1,000 missing, at least 121 others injured and many homes destroyed.
In his lead debate, Gana said, “The House notes that the disaster resulted in over 500 confirmed deaths, with more than 600 people still missing and presumed dead. At least 200 others were injured and over 4,000 houses were destroyed.
The PDP lawmaker noted that the flood swept away entire neighbourhoods, destroyed critical infrastructure, and displayed thousands of residents.
After observing a minute silence in honour of those who lost their lives to the incident, the House urged the Federal Government to urgently improve flood control infrastructure and control disaster preparedness in flood-prone regions to avert future occurrences.
