The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that floods have claimed 259 lives across Nigeria from April to September 2024.
Zubaida Umar, the Director-General of NEMA, shared this grim update on Thursday during the National Emergency Coordination Forum (ECF) in Abuja.
Umar revealed that floods have displaced 625,239 people and severely impacted 1,048,312 others. The disaster has affected 29 states and 172 local government areas (LGAs) during this period.
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In her address, Umar extended condolences to the affected communities and assured them of the federal government’s commitment to providing necessary support. The meeting aimed to review the flood situation and delegate responsibilities to various stakeholders.
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Although complete flooding prevention is not feasible, Umar emphasized ongoing efforts to mitigate its effects. NEMA has activated Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in several states and deployed additional staff for search and rescue operations. The agency has also provided the affected regions with water purification equipment and essential rescue tools.
Umar thanked international partners for their assistance and encouraged continued support in addressing the crisis.
