NEMA reveals 8 local government areas in Yobe at risk of flooding

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has listed Yobe as one of 31 states at high risk of flooding.

NEMA Director-General Hajiya Zubaida Umar disclosed this at the launch of the 2024 Effective Waste Management and Flood Mitigation Socialization Campaign on Tuesday in Damaturu.

Umar, who was represented by the Deputy Director of Finance and Accounting, NEMA, Mr. Aminu Ringim, said the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) had revealed that eight local government areas in the state were at risk of flooding.

He said the regional government areas were Bade, Jakusko, Yunusari, Gulani, Geidam, Potiskum, Borsari, and Karasuwa.

Umar said: “Recognizing the urgency of the situation, NEMA convened a Stakeholders Technical Meeting in April and an Emergency Coordination Forum in May.

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“These meetings analyze forecasts and design a comprehensive communications strategy.

“This strategy involves disseminating early warning messages at the state, local government and community levels.”

NEMA chief commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for taking proactive measures to reduce flood risks.

“Although previous floods have severely affected Yobe State, I commend you for the proactive measures your government has taken to mitigate the risk of flooding.

“Disaster management is everyone’s business; we must work together to protect vulnerable communities; protect vital infrastructure and ensure that socio-economic activities in Yobe are not disrupted,” he added.

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