The Federal Government has declared that Nigeria will witness another round of flood in many states this year, assuring that early preparations has commenced to avoid some of the mistakes made in year 2022.
Director-General for National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Ahmed, disclosed this in Abuja, revealing that 662 persons were killed by the devastating flood situation in 2022, adding that state governors will be informed early this year about disaster-prone areas.
He also noted that a high powered delegation will be set up by the ministry to visit state governors to advocate more commitment to strengthening response mechanisms as stipulated in the national flood emergency preparedness and response plan.