“Relocate From River Banks”, FG Warns Nigerians For Fear Of Huge Floods

By Akinwale Kasali

The Federal Government has, for the umpteenth time, warned Nigerians residing close to the River Banks to relocate as flooding persists in several States across the country.

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has further advised Nigerians living around river banks along the River Benue Basin to quickly move to safer grounds, to avoid been swept off by the flood wreaking havoc across the country.

Umar Mohammed, NIHSA’s Director-General, gave the warning, saying that water on the River Benue has reached the flooding level due to increased rainfall.

Mohamned also urged those along the River Niger to move to a safe location, saying the management of Kainji and Jebba Dams is working to control the flood water.

The NIHSA boss urged Nigerians to cooperate with the emergency management agencies and work together to build resilience against flooding in Nigeria and minimise its effects.

It would be recalled that the FG warned Nigerians to relocate to safe grounds after the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon.

This followed the release of water from the overflowing Alau Dam which killed over 30 persons and swept away thousands of homes in Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State.