The Federal Government has issued a warning that 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at high risk of flooding, following last Thursday’s devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State. The disaster claimed over 200 lives, destroyed numerous homes, and displaced thousands of residents. Additionally, more than 500 people have been reported missing, increasing concerns about the severity of the flooding crisis.

The states identified as high-risk include Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara, and the FCT. These areas are expected to experience significant flooding, which could lead to further loss of lives and damage to properties if necessary precautions are not taken.

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, clarified during a briefing in Abuja that the Mokwa flood was not a result of water releases from the Kainji and Jebba dams but by heavy rainfall, heightened by the effects of climate change.

He emphasized that the high casualty count was largely due to residents not heeding flood warnings, highlighting the importance of adherence to safety measures to mitigate future disasters.

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