Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), has described the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, which claimed over 200 lives, as a tragic but divinely ordained event.
Speaking at his uphill residence in Minna during a Sallah homage visit by a state government delegation led by Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, Babangida expressed deep sympathy with the victims and the people of the state.
“What happened in Mokwa is unfortunate, but it is ordained by Allah,” Babangida said. “It is beyond our powers, and this is why we should all continue to pray for the souls of the deceased.”
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Babangida also lauded Governor Umaru Bago’s administration for its developmental efforts across the state and urged the government to sustain the momentum. He pledged his continued support and counsel whenever needed.
Deputy Governor Garba noted that the delegation’s visit was not only to pay Sallah homage but also to seek the former leader’s blessings and guidance, particularly in the wake of the Mokwa tragedy.
He said the government was aware that the retired general was disturbed by the recent incident in Mokwa and appreciated him for his fatherly role at all times.
Garba said the people of the state and Nigeria, in general, are appreciative of his service to the country and assured him that the state government will not fail him as he remains a pillar of hope for the nation.
