NEMA ALERTS THAT 9 LGAS IN BENUE STATE ARE AT RISK OF FLOODING, URGING NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL DISASTER

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a flood warning for nine local government areas in Benue State, as announced by Director-General Zubaida Umar in Makurdi. The warning is part of a larger initiative to enhance flood early warning systems and risk mitigation strategies in the state, which is prone to natural disasters. The nine affected local governments identified by NEMA are: Makurdi, Tarka, Gwer West, Kwande, Buruku, Guma, Agatu, Logo, and Kastina-Ala.
NEMA is urging key stakeholders to support the dissemination of flood early warning and risk mitigation messages to grassroots communities. The sensitization program also engaged local council caretaker chairmen from all 23 councils in the state, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in mitigating the impact of flooding.