Adamawa State residents living in flood-prone areas have been urged by the government to relocate to safer grounds due to flood alerts from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, James Iliya, told newsmen in Yola that the Agency had alerted the Adamawa State Government about a three-day rain forecast starting from September 16th, with the possibility of flooding in Madagali, Mubi South, Shelling, Demsa, Numan, and Yola local government areas.
He explained that Governor Ahmadu Fintiri had directed all commissioners to return to their local government areas and educate their communities about the effects of flooding and the necessary safety measures.
On his part, the Adamawa State Commissioner for Environment, Sadik Mohammed, emphasized the importance of heeding the warning and moving to safer grounds.
Also the State Commissioner of Health, Felix Tangwami, assured residents that the state government has made preparations for any potential outcomes or disease outb
reaks resulting from the flooding.
Similarly, the State executive council while expressing sympathy to the people of Maiduguri, Borno state, over the flooding that affected their lives and properties, approved a contract for the extension of the Samunaka water drainage in the Yola State Capital
Triacta Nigeria Limited was awarded the contract at a cost of over three billion, naira, with a completion period of six months.
According to the Commissioner of Works and Energy Development, Adamu Atik, the construction of storm drainages in flood-prone areas of the State Capital is significant to address perennial flooding during the rainy season.
Source: Voice of Nigeria