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Katsina State Governor and Chairman of the Northwest Governors’ Forum Umar Dikko Radda said they agreed to work together to ...
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to flood control and sanitation ... serving as a model for other states in Nigeria.
As this year’s rainy season kicks in, many communities in Nigeria will most likely experience the yearly flooding cycle which destroys life and property and devastates the environment.
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Nigeria has faced a series of flood disasters in the past few years. And after each occurrence, many lives are lost, even as ...
“Other states will commence their awareness campaigns as well.” During the official presentation of the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency in Abuja, the ...
As Northern Nigeria ... Borno, Jigawa, Adamawa, and Zamfara—as highly vulnerable between April and November. Many of these states experienced severe devastation during the 2024 floods.
The failure to prioritise flood management comes despite multiple warnings. Earlier in April, the Nigerian government warned ...
Flooding is a cause for concern as it degrades the environment and destroys crops, farm settlements, livestock, and seedling stores.
"Flooding remains one of the most devastating natural disasters in Nigeria, and climate ... moderate flooding risk. Flagged states include Lagos, Benue, Jigawa, Abia, and Kogi.
The World Bank has commended the Government of Jigawa State for its leadership ... at tackling climate and environmental challenges in Nigeria’s semi-arid regions. It promotes sustainable ...
Jigawa State government has concluded arrangements to commence verification of pensioners under the State Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme on May 15, 2025. The state head of civil ...