The 2023 Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has donated 20 millions to support the effort of the government following the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State claiming several lives and displacing many residents.
Obi disclosed this when paid a condolence visit to the Niger State Government as stated on his social media page on Monday.
The former Governor was accompanied by his team and was received at the Government House by the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago who was represented by his deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba. 
Obi after the 20m donation offered prayers for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident and expressed deep sympathy with the affected families and communities.
According to him, “Today, along with Senator Nenadi Usman and Dr Yunusa Tanko, I travelled to Niger State to condole and show solidarity with the Governor and the good people of the state over the devastating floods in the Mokwa area of Niger State.
“While in the UK yesterday, I had earlier called the governor, His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to express my heartfelt condolences.
“I was warmly received by the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Yakubu Garba in Niger, and we had a discussion about the urgent needs of affected communities, where over 200 lives lost, about 1,000 persons are still missing, more than 3,000 people have been displaced from their homes, and several homes destroyed.
“As I mentioned during the visit, this incident and others happening all over Nigeria affect us all, and as a family, we must come together to care, comfort and stand together, especially in times of grief and difficulty”.
Peter Obi urged and appealed to the Federal Government, all support agencies, and well-meaning Nigerians to assist the good people of Niger State in ameliorating their suffering.
While commended the efforts of the Governor and the local response teams for their courage and resilience in the face of this overwhelming challenge.
He said, “As part of my commitment to stand with the people of Niger State during this difficult time, I made an initial donation of ₦20 million to support the effort of the government and I will continue to support their effort.
“I pray that God comforts the families of those who have lost their loved ones, protects those still missing, and grants healing, strength to everyone affected by this disaster. May Niger State find peace and restoration”, he concluded.
