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Flood: House Resolves To Declare National Disaster in Ogun state


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The House of Representatives has resolves to urge the Federal Government to declare the flooding of isheri - ojodu and environs as a national emergency disaster. The resolution was as a result of an urgent motion titled "Call To Declare…

Perennial Flooding in Communities: Edo State Assembly Seeks Lasting Solution 


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The Edo State House of Assembly has urged the State Government to collaborate with the Federal Government in building housing estates on higher ground for people living in flood-prone areas in the state while calling for a lasting solution…

Riverine communities seek Nigerian Government intervention to mitigate flooding


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Some riverine communities in Osun, Ondo and Ekiti States have sought the Federal and state governments intervention to mitigate the menace of flooding and erosion. Residents in the communities in a survey conducted in the states said…

Nigerian Government Sets Up Committee To Address Flooding 


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The Nigerian government has constituted a high-level committee to proffer solutions to flooding and its consequences in Nigeria. The Committee was set up following the opening of the Lagdo dam by the Cameroonian authorities, The head…

Flooding: Delta state to demolish structures on waterways 


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Delta state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, says his administration plans to demolish all structures on waterways to tackle the menace of flooding in the state. He stated this at a thanksgiving service in honour of the Speaker of the State…

UN Habitat promises to tackle flood in Nigeria


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The United Nations Habitat Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Raymond Edoh has reiterated his commitment in tackling environmental challenges confronting the country. Dr Edoh stated this in an interview with journalists in Abuja, Nigeria’s…

Flood: Oyo Government to Replace Destroyed Culvert with 2-Span Bridge


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The Oyo State Government has assured residents of the Olodo area of Ibadan and its environs that it would replace the culvert under construction, washed away by a heavy downpour, with a 2-span bridge, to mitigate against flood recurrence in…

Gombe state Governor takes proactive measures to prevent flooding


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Gombe state Governor, Inuwa Yahaya has directed relevant ministries and agencies in the state, to activate emergency response toward mitigating the impacts of flooding and other impending environmental challenges. This is contained in a…

Nasarawa state seeks end to indiscriminate waste disposal


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Nasarawa state government has vowed to put an end to indiscriminate dumping of refuse across the 13 local government of the state. To achieve this, the state government has created several disposal points for evacuation of refuse as well as…

Flooding: Ondo state government promises to clear waterways


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The Ondo State Acting Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured residents of proper clearing and expansion of all waterways and canals to reduce flood incidence in the state. He made the promise on Saturday during an on-the-spot…