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– North-west states intensify flood mitigation efforts
– NEMA urges stronger disaster risk reduction across Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
- – Regional collaboration key as floods threaten vulnerable communitiesIn response to prolonged heavy rainfall and rising flood threats, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged stakeholders in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara to reinvigorate disaster resilience strategies. The agency emphasized the need to focus on disaster risk drivers, including vulnerability, poverty, and inequality, advocating for enhanced community awareness and preparedness in line with global resilience goals.
Local authorities in these states are strengthening responses by improving early warning systems, mobilizing traditional leaders, and coordinating with state emergency management committees. These efforts aim to stabilize flood-prone zones and improve readiness ahead of seasonal rains.
