To mitigate this year’s flood impact, the Federal Government will begin a nationwide flood awareness campaign in May 2025 to sensitise Nigerians on the risks and safety measures related to flooding.
Deputy Director of the Department of Flood, Erosion Control and Coastal Management at the Federal Ministry of Environment, Mr. Kunle Awojemila, stated this in an interview with newsmen.
He said the Federal Government had revealed that approximately 1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas in 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory are expected to experience significant flooding between April and November this year.
Awojemila explained that data from the National Emergency Management Agency revealed that in 2024, flood disasters affected 217 local government areas across 34 states.
He pointed that the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, had earlier emphasised the urgent need to enhance emergency preparedness at the grassroots level, especially in anticipation of the rainy season and potential flood disasters.