The banks in Nigeria have donated over N500m in cash and relief materials to victims of recent floods in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, in a move aimed at cushioning the humanitarian impact of one of the worst flood disasters in the region in recent years.
The donation was disclosed on Saturday at the Niger State Government Liaison Office in Abuja.
The Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers, led by the Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa Plc, Mr Oliver Alawuba, presented the relief materials to the Niger State Government.
Alawuba, who is also chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs, said the support was a product of both empathy and responsibility.
He described the incident in Mokwa as a tragic event that prompted the banking sector to take action, noting that while the intervention had taken time, it was grounded in a long-term commitment to humanitarian service.
Alawuba said, “It is with a deep sense of responsibility and compassion that I stand before you today on behalf of the Body of Banks’ CEOs in Nigeria. Our presence here underscores our collective commitment to alleviating the suffering of those affected by the devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger State.
“While we are here today to make this presentation, we must humbly acknowledge and apologise for the delay in our response and assure you that this delay in no way reflects a lack of concern or urgency on our part. We are here now with a firm commitment to supporting the affected communities.
