The Head of Press and Public Affairs at the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), Nura Wakili in a statement on Tuesday, expressed concerns to farmers who were affected by the environmental disaster.
The statement quoted the Commission’s Managing Director, Abubakar Yelwa addressing the disaster as an unfortunate event that portrays a significant setback to the nation’s efforts in promoting sustainability and ensuring food security.
Bushlink had reported the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) indicated rising water levels on the Rivers Rima and Niger, compounded by reports from the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) in Niamey, Niger Republic.
Also, the commission had previously undertaken sensitisation campaigns through mass media to mitigate the impact of the floods on riverine settlements however, farmlands situated in flood plains were severely affected by the natural disaster.
Wakili said the development comes after predictions from NIHSA warned of additional flooding due to upstream activities in Niger and Mali. These floodwaters are expected to gradually move into Nigeria, posing a significant threat in the coming days.
N-HYPPADEC sympathizing with victims said, “As NIHSA continues to monitor the flood situation and provide regular updates to the public, N-HYPPADEC urges communities to remain vigilant, stay informed through radio and television broadcasts, and follow safety instructions from relevant authorities”.
