The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has confirmed that water levels in the River Niger Basin are steadily receding, bringing much-needed relief to flood-prone communities.

The Director General, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, reassured the public that flood preparedness protocols are proving effective as Jebba Dam is now spilling excess water, tightly regulated by the Kainji Dam operators.

Mohammed emphasised that despite ongoing inflows, the worst may have been avoided thanks to NIHSA’s collaboration with dam authorities both within and outside Nigeria.

According to him, this comes as a major boost to the nation’s flood management efforts, with the agency ensuring that the situation remains under control.

He stressed that this development marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s battle against annual flooding, as timely interventions by NIHSA and its partners have helped avert a major crisis.

“NIHSA, through the Director of Operational Hydrology, Pastor Femi Bejide, is working in close contact with the operators of Kainji and Jebba Dams on the management of the reservoirs,” he said.

“The rain is gradually shifting to the south, however, there are still some amount of water coming into Nigeria as monitored from our station at Jidere bode and Kende.”