NEMA reports devastating flood toll in Nigeria

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a grim assessment of the ongoing flood crisis in Nigeria, revealing that over 600,000 people have been affected by the disaster.

During a joint briefing organized by the Office of the National Security Adviser, NEMA spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed that floods have impacted 29 states and 154 local government areas across the country.

The crisis has displaced 225,169 people and resulted in 201 fatalities.

Maiwada emphasized the agency’s focus on coordinating relief interventions and providing aid to those affected.

He stated that 2,119 people have been injured, 83,457 houses have been damaged, and 115,265 hectares of farmland have been affected.

In response to the crisis, President Bola Tinubu has authorized the distribution of 42,000 metric tons of food to flood victims.

NEMA has successfully completed this distribution, ensuring that vulnerable Nigerians across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory receive essential supplies.

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The agency has collaborated with key stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Department of State Services, anti-corruption agencies, and the Office of the National Security Adviser, to ensure the efficient delivery of aid.

Beyond the flood relief efforts, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has also been active in addressing corruption within the healthcare sector.

The ICPC has arrested healthcare workers involved in diverting supplies and uncovered tax evasion issues in government agencies.

The commission has recovered N21,529,742.19, closed twelve cases, and conducted biometric capture of 85 public officials.