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As the rainy season sets in, the FCTA Department of Development Control says plans are underway to divert human and vehicular traffic leading to the popular Lokogoma Estate to check incidences of death arising from flood in the area. The Director, Department of Development Control, FCTA, Mukhtar Galadima who stated this in Abuja, said the FCT administration has set a machinery in motion to ensure no death is recorded as […]
The Federal Government, has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Akwa Ibom State Government to achieve its mandate of providing clean water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and flood control for the benefit of the people. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made this known, during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, at the Government House, Uyo. A statement […]
An environmental advocate, Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji, has called for a proactive measures to mitigate flooding across the country. This is contained in a statement signed by her in Abuja. The statement says the call became imperative following the Federal Government's warning of Impending Flood in 31 States during the presentation of the annual Flood Outlook report recently. "The Federal Government's recent announcement regarding the prediction of flooding in 31 states […]
State governments have been urged to promote awareness and evolve comprehensive mitigation strategies to reduce vulnerability to floods. The Director Operational Hydrology of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) Mr. Femi Bejide made the the call while Featuring on "Perspective" a Kapital FM current Affairs program in Abuja. Mr. Bejide stressed the need for disaster risk managers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to prioritize preparedness and flood control efforts to safeguard […]
The two rival governments in Libya are coordinating relief efforts for flood victims. Reports say more than 5,300 people died after two dam bursts brought devastating floods to the eastern city of Derna. According to the report, at least 10,000 people are missing, and tens of thousands more have been displaced. A UN official said that both the eastern and western governments had requested international aid and were liaising with […]
The International Water Management Institute, IWMI, says flood mitigation is a collective responsibility of the African continent. The Climate Resilience Researcher group leader and Principal Researcher of the institute, Dr. Giriraj Amarnath stated this at a workshop organised by the International Water Management Institute for stakeholders in Abuja. Dr. Amarnath explained that agencies like the Nigeria Meteorological Agency, NiMet and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency NIHSA, have the excellent capabilities […]
National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has advised Nigerians to minimize the use of interlocking bricks and create green areas in their homes to avoid flooding in communities. The Head of the Agency’s Abuja Operations Office, Justin Uwazuruonye, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. He said though charming and appealing, it is better to have interlocking bricks only on walkways or driveway floors […]
State governments have directed residents living around flood plains and erosion spots to vacate these danger zones before it is too late. The advisory is coming against the backdrop of the heavy rainfall predicted for July in some states even as the Federal Government also sounded a warning to the citizens living near natural waterways, flood plains, and erosion spots. In a statement on Wednesday, the National Emergency Management Agency […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas wants the public to take all necessary measures to avoid flood prone areas. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Mr. Abbas bemoaned the flood that ravaged the Trademore Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, which damaged property worth millions of Naira. According to the Speaker, relevant government agencies had before the rainy season alerted […]
