Flooding

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…

The Niger state Government says it has commenced a house-to-house sensitization programme to avert flooding and has also embarked on flood preventive measures across the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Environment and Forestry,…

As the rainy season begins, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has urged farmers in the Niger Delta region, especially Rivers State to brace up against the perennial flooding incidence in the region. To…

Lagos State Government, said it has taken measures to contain high volume of storm-water resulting from heavy downpour across the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Office of Drainage…

Bayelsa  state government says it has commenced the reconstruction of all the roads destroyed by flood in 2022. The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Moses Teibowei, and his Information, Orientation and Strategy counterpart,…

With 2023 rainy season expected to increase in May, the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency has revealed its plan to embark on a tour to flood prone areas in the Territory. The Director General of FEMA, Dr…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says there is need to set up a local disaster management committee to strengthen grassroots response to disasters. Director General, NEMA, Mustapha Habib stated this when the Governor of…

The Federal Ministry of Environment says the second phase of dredging of Asa River will begin in few weeks, in order to intensify efforts to prevent flooding in Kwara. Mr Shehu Ibrahim, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of…

Anambra states government is taking proactive measures to prevent flooding and to avoid a repeat of 2022 disaster. Chief Paul Odenigbo, Executive Secretary, Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), advised residents of the state…

Director General, National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA), Mustapha Habib Ahmed has advised stakeholders to brace-up and prepare to mitigate against the likelihood of flood this year. The DG gave the advice at the close of a…