As a way of reducing the impact of anticipated heavy flooding, the Federal Government has announced a nationwide flood awareness campaign set to commence in May 2025.
Mr. Kunle Awojemila, Deputy Director of the Department of Flood, Erosion Control and Coastal Management at the Federal Ministry of Environment, disclosed this in an interview on Sunday. The campaign will help educate and sensitise Nigerians about the risks of flooding and the necessary safety measures.
Meanwhile, the government had earlier identified about 1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas in 30 states and the FCT as areas likely to experience significant flooding between April and November.
“We are starting the flood awareness sensitisation campaign in the first week of May,” Awojemila stated, noting that the initiative is part of proactive efforts to reduce disaster risk and improve community preparedness.
The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with relevant agencies, is expected to deploy teams to high-risk areas to engage with local residents and community leaders.
