The Federal Government has warned states and local government areas to brace up for increased river flooding as the country enters the peak of the rainy season.
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The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) said it has identified 708 illegal structures erected in flood-prone areas of the state.
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The House of Representatives is urging the Federal Government to expedite action on the prevention of flood disasters in Nigeria, intervene to provide relief to flood victims, monitor the management and prevention of flooding, and educate Nigerians on ways to prevent flooding.
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has advised the Federal government to implement policies that would promote good environmental standards.
The Senate says it will facilitate the inclusion of dredging of the River Benue in the 2024 appropriation bill, to address the perennial flooding and its multi-dimensional consequences.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says 19 states and 56 communities across the country are likely to witness heavy rainfall that can lead to flooding within the month.
Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, says his administration plans to demolish all structures on waterways to tackle the menace of flooding in the state.