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Photo shows L-R: Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Nasarawa State University, Keffi Professor Theophilus Daniel Lago; Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar; Vice Chancellor, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman and Registrar, Dr Isyaka Ahmad II during the visit of the Vice Chancellor and management team to NEMA Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, Sept 4, 2024. |
This warning comes in response to the recent floods that have devastated several communities and the rising water levels in Rivers Benue and Niger.
NEMA's alert emphasizes the need for immediate action by state and local government authorities, as well as communities, to mitigate the risks associated with flooding.
The advice has become imperative to alert the State, local government authorities and communities to take necessary actions to mitigate against the risk of flooding and avoid the scale of losses recorded so far in areas that have been impacted, including loss of lives, displacement of communities, and significant damage to property and infrastructures.
Specifically, the states that are highly probable to be affected in the next few weeks to come, according to a press release signed by Manzo Ezekiel, Head, Press Unit of NEMA are Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa.
Some of the actions to be taken, the statement noted, include immediate clearing of blocked drainages, constructing temporary flood barriers and evacuating from flood plains to safe higher grounds.
The agency also advises communities to stay informed through weather updates and flood warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA).
“Residents are advised to avoid crossing flooded areas, relocate from flood-prone zones, and cooperate with local emergency services,” it added, stressing that NEMA is working closely with state emergency management agencies and other relevant stakeholders through the National Emergency Operations Centre situated in the Agency’s headquarters to ensure that necessary support, including rescue and relief operations are available to affected communities.
NEMA’s Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, in the statement, emphasizes the importance of early action and community vigilance, stating, “We urge all residents, especially in vulnerable areas, to heed our warnings and take immediate preventive measures to safeguard lives and property. Preparedness is key in reducing the impact of flooding.”
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