Tag: Flood

Kogi Govt Begs For Intervention As Flood Ravages Over 200 Communities

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Kogi Govt Begs For Intervention As Flood Ravages Over 200 Communities

Governor Usman Ododo’s government of Kogi State has appealed to the Federal Government and international donor organizations for support as flooding displaced more than 200 communities. During a press briefing in Kotonkarfe, Kogi Local Government, on Monday, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, cautioned that a significant humanitarian crisis is emerging in the state, with nearly two million individuals now without homes. According to him, no fewer than two million people have been rendered homeless. He said, “The National Emergency Management Agency cannot afford to wait any…

Concerns As Floods Claim 11 Lives, Devastate 19 LGA Communities In Niger State

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Concerns As Floods Claim 11 Lives, Devastate 19 LGA Communities In Niger State

There are currently great concerns for residents of Niger State in the northern part of Nigeria following a significant tragedy as floods have resulted in the loss of 11 lives. Reports revealed that the flooding events have severely impacted communities and caused extensive damage across 19 of the 25 local government areas of the state The floodwaters have devastated an alarming 118,692 acres of farmland, leaving many residents uncertain about their future as their primary sources of income have been drastically affected. Moreover, the floods have disrupted education by impacting…