In a powerful show of solidarity, Labour Party leaders, including Mr. Peter Obi and Acting National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman, visited communities devastated by the recent floods in Mokwa, Niger State. The visit, described as a mission of compassion rather than ceremony, highlighted the dire humanitarian crisis facing thousands of Nigerians.
Over 200 lives have been lost, with more than a thousand people still unaccounted for. Entire families have been displaced, homes destroyed, and livelihoods washed away. Senator Usman described the scene as a “human tragedy laid bare,” urging Nigerians to move beyond politics and embrace collective humanity.
“This is not just a local crisis; it is a national emergency,” Usman stated, as she echoed Peter Obi’s appeal for immediate federal intervention and humanitarian support. “Relief must flow not just from policy, but from empathy. Support must come not just in words, but in deeds.”
Senator Usman reaffirmed the Labour Party’s commitment to responsive governance and disaster resilience. She emphasized the need for infrastructure that protects the vulnerable and policies that prepare the nation for growing climate challenges.
“To the families mourning loved ones, to those still searching for the missing, and to the displaced—we stand with you,” she said. “May healing begin, powered by the unity and compassion of the Nigerian spirit.”
The Labour Party’s visit has sparked renewed calls for urgent action from the Federal Government, humanitarian agencies, and all Nigerians of c
onscience.
