Flood: Over 1,200 Houses Affected in Damboa and Chibok
The affected areas include Gumsuri, Garjang and Wovi in Damboa as well as Mboa, Whuntaku and Yarchida villages of Chibok local government.
The affected areas include Gumsuri, Garjang and Wovi in Damboa as well as Mboa, Whuntaku and Yarchida villages of Chibok local government.
The Governor expressed concern over the slow pace of work, warning that the rainy season has already begun.
He emphasised the need to safeguard the ecosystem and protect future generations.
This is part of a decisive move to address water scarcity caused by the devastating flood of 10th September 2024 and to restore access to potable water in most affected areas.
It was gathered that the key interventions under this emergency initiative include the conversion of 48 lower aquifer boreholes to hybrid energy systems and the construction of 50 new upper aquifer boreholes.
Balami emphasized the importance of awareness in safeguarding lives, especially as explosive remnants often remain after armed conflicts.
The contract was awarded to Samsud Construction Nig. Ltd. at the cost of N6.1 billion, with a completion timeline of 12 calendar months.
The Alau Dam collapsed on September 10, 2024, causing catastrophic flooding that killed at least several people and displaced thousands….
The government is committed to the completion of the seventeen ongoing road projects and to embark on eleven new ones.
The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has released US$5 million from the Central Emergency Fund (CERF) for anticipatory action to mitigate the impact of potential floods in Nigeria