The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued an advisory on impending floods in seven states due to rising waters on the River Niger.
The flood alert affects 29 communities in Benue, Borno, Gombe, Kebbi, Nasarawa, Niger, and Yobe.
In a statement by the Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department in the Federal Ministry of Environment, Mr. Usman Bokani said that due to the rise in the water level of the River Niger, communities on the flood plains from Jebba to Lokoja are advised to evacuate.
According to him, “in addition to the flood prediction of August 20, the following locations and their environs are likely to witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding within the prediction period: August 23–24, 2025.”
Benue: Abinsi, Makurdi, Agyo, Gbajimba, Gogo, Mbapa, Otobi, Otukpo, Udoma, Ukpiam.
Borno: Briyel, Dikwa, Maiduguri.
Gombe: Bajoga, Gombe, Dogon Ruwa, Nafada.
Kebbi: Gwandu, Jega, Kamba.
Nasarawa: Keffi, Keana, Agima, Odogbo, Rukubi.
Niger: Lapai.
Yobe: Gashua, Gasma, Potiskum.
Mr. Bokani urged residents, state governments, and relevant stakeholders to remain on high alert, take proactive safety measures, and report any developments to local emergency services.