NEMA reveals 8 LGAs in Yobe at risk of flood

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has listed Yobe as one of 31 states with high- risk of flood.

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

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

She listed the local government areas as Bade, Jakusko, Yunusari, Gulani, Geidam, Potiskum, Borsari, and Karasuwa.

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

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“These meetings analysed the forecasts and designed a comprehensive communication strategy.

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

The NEMA chief commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for taking proactive measures to mitigate the flood risks.

“While past floods have severely impacted Yobe State, I commend you for the proactive measures your government has taken to mitigate flood risks.

“Disaster management is everyone’s business; we must work together to safeguard vulnerable communities; protect vital infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted socio-economic activities in Yobe,” she added.

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