The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has swiftly responded to the devastating floods in Kogi State, deploying a specialized team to provide critical aid to affected communities.
Key Facts:
- 1,659 persons affected
- 517 displaced
- 1,601 houses impacted
- No lives lost
- Mobile water purification equipment deployed
NEMA’s Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar:
“Our team is working tirelessly to provide emergency support to Kogi State. We urge residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant and cooperate with emergency services.”
National Flood Impact:
- 33 states affected
- 208 Local Government Areas impacted
- 1,279,094 persons affected
- 713,691 displaced persons
- 317 lives lost
- 2,852 injuries sustained
- 117,071 houses affected
- 180,828 cultivated farmlands affected
NEMA’s Response Efforts:
- Activated Emergency Response
- Established Emergency Operation Centres (EOCs)
- Coordinating with Military and Security Agencies
- Providing Priority Needs to Impacted Persons
Frontline States at Risk:
- Adamawa
- Taraba
- Benue
- Nasarawa
- Kogi
- Edo
- Delta
- Anambra
- Bayelsa
- Cross River
- Rivers
- Kwara
Stay Informed:
Residents are advised to stay alert and follow evacuation instructions from local authorities.
Source: The Nation Newspaper Ltd.
