The Nationwide Emergency Administration Company (NEMA), yesterday, issued a stern warning to residents dwelling in flood-prone communities throughout 27 Nigerian states to begin relocating.
The Company additionally reported that the floods precipitated vital injury to 32,837 houses and 16,488 hectares of farmland.
Mr Manzo Ezekiel, NEMA‘s spokesperson, made this recognized in a press release in Abuja.
NEMA added that mobilised search and rescue groups are distributing important aid provides in partnership with State Emergency Administration Businesses (SEMAs).
“27 states in Nigeria have been impacted by current floods, affecting 227,494 people and damaging 32,837 homes and 16,488 hectares of farmland.
NEMA is conducting assessments and deploying aid objects to assist affected communities,“ it says.
NEMA‘s Director Normal, Zubaida Umar, emphasised the urgency of relocating communities in flood-prone areas to greater floor because the wet season progressed.
Umar additionally referred to as for elevated public consciousness on correct waste administration to assist stop future flooding.
The company emphasises the significance of public consciousness on waste administration to stop flooding and advises at-risk communities to relocate to safer areas.“
NEMA‘s director-general, Mrs Zubaida Umar, reassured farmers in regards to the momentary dry season and stated it might quickly go.
Group leaders and stakeholders have been urged to implement speedy response measures to mitigate the continuing flood threats. (NAN)
