The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has identified 12 out of Niger state’s 25 local government areas as high flood risks, calling on the state government to start sending warning alert and making early preparations for proper response.
The 12 local government areas include Agwara, Bida, Magma, Munya, Agaie, Shiroro, Bosso, Kontagora, Gurara, Chanchaga, Rafi, and Lavun local government areas.
The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, stated this when she made the presentation of 42 metric tonnes of assorted grains to the state Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago in Minna on Tuesday
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, NEMA’s Director General emphasised the critical need for preemptive actions to mitigate potential flood disasters underscoring the necessity for the state government to implement strategic measures promptly.
