FG Launches Flood Protection for 100,000 Households

The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a flood protection pilot program targeting 100,000 riverine households in four high-risk states: Anambra, Benue, Kebbi, and Kogi. Mr.

Zubaida Umar Abubakar, Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), announced this during a two-day technical workshop in Abuja. The pilot program, developed in partnership with PULA Advisor, is part of the government's commitment to disaster risk reduction, as outlined in NEMA's strategic plan for 2026-2029.

The 2026 annual flood outlook identified 23 states as high-risk, with the pilot states being particularly vulnerable. Dr.

Mike Enahoro, a country director at PULA, commended the initiative, emphasizing the need for proactive measures rather than reactive responses to flooding. Dr.

Benjamin Chuck, Anambra State Commissioner for Agriculture, welcomed the development, noting the severe impact of flooding on the state, which saw 4 million Nigerians affected in 2022, with 2.5 million displaced.