Flood Threat: Jigawa allocates N353 for emergency response

Following early warnings of flooding this year by  the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), which projected severe flooding in parts of Jigawa state this year, the state  Government has stepped up measures to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding, following forecasts that 11 local government areas may be affected during this year's rainy season, Governor Umar Namadi has approved the sum of N353 million for the procurement of emergency response equipment, including 20 motorised flying boats, relief materials, and other life-saving jackets  to support vulnerable communities.