The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reports that heavy rains and flooding have devastated 28 states in Nigeria, affecting 526,703 people, displacing 207,902, and claiming 175 lives. The floods have also damaged 79,138 houses and 106,178 hectares of farmland.
In response, NEMA has activated the National Emergency Operation Centre and is coordinating with state governments to evacuate residents in flood-prone areas. NEMA’s Director-General, Zubaida Umar, emphasized the need for both immediate disaster response and long-term prevention measures.
President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolences to the flood victims and assured that the government would provide necessary support. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ecological Funds is assessing the damage in affected states to propose remedial measures.
Authorities are urging residents in high-risk areas to relocate to safer grounds as heavy rainfall is expected to continue.
