Governor Chukwuma Soludo has called on the Federal Government to adopt a new and more sustainable approach to flood management in Nigeria, for a permanent solution to the recurring flood disasters that affect Anambra and other states annually.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
Soludo made the call through his Deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, during a courtesy visit by officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) at the State’s Light House in Awka, ahead of a sensitization tour of flood-prone communities by the NEMA delegates.
Soludo, while appreciating the federal agency’s visit, noted that the Anambra State government has already taken proactive measures to mitigate the anticipated impact of this year’s floods, listing the ongoing efforts to include readiness of holding centers, continued sensitization campaigns in riverine council areas, and real-time monitoring of water levels using a digital flood-monitoring device recently donated by the Japanese government.
The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, represented by Dr. Tickman Tenimo, In her speech, lamented the widespread destruction caused by annual floods across Nigeria, emphasizing the need for stronger synergy between government agencies, the media, and the public to confront and curtail the growing flood threat.
The Commissioner for Environment, Dr Felix Odimegwu, his Information counterpart, Dr Law Mefor, Executive Secretary of State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, Chief Paul Odenigbo, among others were present during the event.
