The National Emergency Management Agency
(NEMA) has alerted the state governments and
communities along River Benue of possible flood
following information from Cameroonian
authorities to release excess water from Lagdo
dam.
Director General Muhammad Sani Sidi said that the
Cameroonian authorities in Garuoa have indicated
that between now and November 2015 there would
be routine release of water from the Lagdo dam
due to excessive amount of water presently
contained in the dam.
Sani Sidi said the authorities have also warned “ all
those living around the dam and along River Benue
in Garoua up to Nigeria side should be alert and be
ready for evacuation in case of possible flooding”
He called on the frontline state governors, State
Emergency Management Agencies, first
respondents and relevant authorities to alert the
communities at risk, prepare safe locations for
possible evacuation and adequate preparedness.
The DG NEMA said the agency has dispatched the
alert to the effected state governors and is
following up with appropriate advocacy.
It would be recalled that the release of excess
water from the dam in 2012 contributed to massive
flooding of communities along the river.
Consequently, in 2013, the two countries reached
an agreement that Cameroon was to give early
warning to enable Nigeria put in place proactive
measure to prevent destruction of lives and
properties.


SOURCE
benue.com.ng/nema-issues-flood-alert-as-cameroon-releases-water-from-lagdo-dam/

Not again

Kai

But why? Are dey paying for the inconvenience and damages

adeekiti:
But why? Are dey paying for the inconvenience and damages

They paid for the dredging of River Benue but just that our corrupt leaders would not do it
#smh

CastroTbb:

They paid for the dredging of River Benue but just that our corrupt leaders would not do it
#smh

wow case close, happy weekend bro