IHS Nigeria, UNICEF launch emergency relief efforts for flood-ravaged communities in Niger State

In a coordinated humanitarian response to the devastating floods that struck Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) in Niger State, IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Towers (NYSE: IHS), has partnered with UNICEF to deliver life-saving support to thousands of affected residents.

The flash floods, triggered by torrential rains on May 29, swept through five communitiesTiffin Maza, Ungwan Hausawa, Yagbagba, Ndayeko, and Wubegi—killing over 153 people, displacing hundreds, and leaving more than 10,000 hectares of farmland destroyed. Over 500 people remain missing, and among the most vulnerable are over 1,600 children and 800 pregnant and lactating women living in dire conditions.

In response, IHS Nigeria has committed an emergency grant to support UNICEF’s rapid response operations in the area. Key initiatives include the construction of three solar-powered motorized boreholes, ventilated improved pit latrines, and the renovation and solarization of a damaged primary healthcare center.

These efforts aim to restore access to clean water, sanitation, and essential healthcare services for the displaced population.

“This emergency support from IHS Nigeria comes at a critical time when thousands of children and families are facing enormous hardship,” said Cristian Munduate, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria.

“Our longstanding partnership with IHS Nigeria has always prioritized reaching the most vulnerable communities.”

As the Global Cluster Lead for WASH, Nutrition, Education, and Child Protection, UNICEF has already begun deploying integrated life-saving interventions.

These include the provision of clean drinking water, emergency sanitation, therapeutic nutrition, psychosocial support, and temporary learning and child-friendly spaces.

Through this collaborative response, more than 30,000 displaced individuals are expected to benefit from improved water access, healthcare, sanitation, and education.

“At IHS Nigeria, we are driven by the belief that communities must not only survive disastrous incidents but emerge stronger from them,” said Mohamad Darwish, CEO of IHS Nigeria.

“Our partnership with UNICEF continues to deliver sustainable impact in Nigeria’s most vulnerable regions.”

This latest joint initiative marks another milestone in a growing alliance between IHS Nigeria and UNICEF, reinforcing their shared commitment to protecting and uplifting communities most affected by natural disasters.