NEMA and KWASEMA Assess Flood Damage in Kwara Communities

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Kwara State Emergency Management Agency (KWASEMA) have initiated a joint assessment of flood damage in communities within the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. This assessment follows severe flooding that submerged farmlands, damaged residential buildings, and resulted in livestock deaths in Pututa and surrounding areas in Lafiagi Ward.

The inspection began at the palace of the Emir of Lafiagi, Alhaji Muhammad Kudu Kawu, and included visits to various affected communities. KWASEMA Secretary Saadu Magaji expressed sympathy for the victims and urged residents in flood-prone areas to relocate during heavy rains.

He emphasized the importance of documenting losses to guide relief efforts. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq visited the affected areas, announcing N10 million in immediate financial assistance for residents of Pututa and highlighting the need for federal intervention to address recurring flooding, particularly through dredging the River Niger.