NIHSA and EMCAN Enhance Flood Warning Collaboration

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) and the Environmental Media Correspondents Association of Nigeria (EMCAN) have committed to strengthening their partnership to improve public awareness regarding flood forecasting and water resource management. Architect Umar Muhammed, the Director-General of NIHSA, made this announcement during a courtesy visit from EMCAN's newly elected Executive Council, led by Chairman Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah, in Abuja.

Muhammed highlighted the necessity of collaboration with the media to effectively communicate critical hydrological information, particularly flood warnings, to at-risk communities. He expressed concerns about water contamination and its implications for public health, stating that poor environmental management could lead to severe water scarcity and health crises.

Adah acknowledged NIHSA's vital role in ensuring public safety and expressed EMCAN's desire to deepen their relationship through enhanced collaboration and capacity building. The association also sought NIHSA's support for its coverage of the upcoming 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Türkiye, requesting sponsorship for several members.