Victoria Mgbanwa
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for urgent coordination between federal and state authorities to bolster disaster preparedness and strengthen early warning systems to mitigate future tragediesj
This development is coming out as the country is witnessing one of its deadliest and most destructive flooding seasons in recent years, with fresh data from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) revealing a staggering toll on human lives and livelihoods.
“As of Friday, at least 165 people have lost their lives, while 82 remain missing following widespread flood incidents across 19 states.
The agency’s situation report paints a sobering picture of 119,791 individuals have been affected, with 43,936 people displaced and 138 injured.
“The floods have devastated families and communities. Vulnerable groups , children, women, the elderly and the disabled, account for the majority of those affected. NEMA data shows 53,314 children, 36,573 women, 5,304 elderly people, and 1,863 persons with disabilities have been impacted so far.
The destruction goes beyond lives and homes. The floods have damaged 8,594 houses and wiped out 8,278 farmlands, crippling food security and shelter for many. The disaster has hit 43 Local Government Areas (LGAs), with Imo, Rivers, Abia, Borno, and Kaduna recording the highest number of victims.
The affected states span nearly every geopolitical zone and include: Abia, FCT, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Borno, Edo, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Rivers, and Sokoto.
