NEMA Lists 14 States likely to Be Devastated by Floods

NEMA Lists 14 States likely to Be Devastated by Floods

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has listed 14 states and 31 communities that will likely experience heavy rainfall and floods from July 4 – 8.


Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, NEMA’s Territorial Coordinator for Lagos Territorial Office, disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday, July 5. 

Relevant stakeholders within the states concerned, have been directed to take precautionary measures to forestall the loss of lives and property.

The list:

Plateau: Langtang, Shendam

Kano: Sumaila, Tudun wada

Sokoto: Shagari, Goronyo, Silame

Delta: Okwe

Kaduna: Kachia

Akwa Ibom: Upenekang

Adamawa: Mubi, Demsa, Song, Mayo-belwa, Jimeta, Yola

Katsina: Katsina, Jibia, Kaita, Bindawa

Kebbi: Wara, Yelwa, Gwandu

Zamfara: Shinkafi, Gummi

Borno State: Briyel

Jigawa: Gwaram

Kwara: Jebba

Niger: Mashegu, Kontagora

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NEMA Lists 14 States likely to Be Devastated by Floods