By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse At least 16 people have died and 3936 households have been affected by flooding in Jigawa State, according to the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). The agency’s executive secretary, Alh Haruna Mai Riga, disclosed this…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has distributed food and non food items to the victims of 2024 flood disaster in Kebbi. This is contained in a statement by Aliyu Shehu-Kafindangi, Head of the NEMA Sokoto Operation Office, on Sunday…
Mr Sesan Olowa, Chairman, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Council, Lagos state, has urged residents of the area to support the council’s flood-mitigating programmes. Olowa who made the call at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ibeju-Lekki, on Monday, said that the issue of…
In furtherance of its proactive flood risk management, the Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar has activated all Zonal, Territorial and Operation offices of the Agency nationwide to work with the States Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs)…
In an effort to keep the flood victims camps safe and ready for use during the impending flood, the Kogi State Government through the State Emergency Management Agency team led by the Executive Secretary, Alhaji Mouktar Atimah visited flood victims…
The situation described in Nigeria regarding the upcoming flood season is indeed concerning. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has predicted heavy rainfall across several states, which could lead to flash floods, particularly in low-lying areas and on infrastructure like roads…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has reassured that no lives were lost due to the flood at Trademore Estate in Abuja. The FCT Emergency Management Department, FEMD, verified this, refuting claims of casualties. A vdeo on social media had…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced the construction of a Multipurpose Emergency Shelter, capable of housing over 1,000 individuals, to provide refuge during flood emergencies in the Niger Delta. The Managing Director of NDDC, Samuel Ogbuku, revealed this…
In a proactive measure to mitigate damage by anticipated floods, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), is deploying search and rescue equipment consumables to its operational bases across the country. Its Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, announced the directive after inspecting…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Monday declared a state of emergency on the flooded Isheri community, in Ifo Local Government Area of the State, as he assured residents of the area quick intervention to save the situation. The…
