From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

The Kogi State Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, Alhaji Mouktar Atima, has said the floods have completely submerged Ibaji Local Government Area in the eastern senatorial district of the state, warning communities along the river bank to immediately relocate to safer grounds. js">

The SEMA boss, who led the Emergency Response and Critical team on an advocacy visit to the Commissioner of Health, Dr Adams Abdullazeez, said the state was no longer safe owing to the rising levels of the waters in the Rivers Niger and Benue.

He said, according to charts of experts and managers of various dams in the country, excessive water will begin to pour into the Rivers Niger and Benue from Tuesday night, which will cause an overflow of the river bank.

He said 258 communities in eight local government areas of the state have been marked as flood-prone areas while 42 internally displaced persons’ (IDPs) camps have been constructed to take care of those to be displaced while an emergency operations centre has been opened.

According to him, five communities in Ibaji Local Government Area were worst hit including Ota, Ofogbo, Itidma and Owara community in Kotonkarfi Local Government Area of the state.

He said the state Ministry of Health was key to disaster management in the state even as he intimated the health commissioner of the rising levels of the Rivers Niger and Benue, stressing that in the next 72 hours, the state will be entering a difficult period.

The SEMA boss commended the health commissioner for his proactive measures and support given to the agency, saying the support was responsible for zero casualty in last year.

Responding, the Commissioner of Health, Dr Adams Adeiza Abdullazeez, said the ministry was not only for healthcare services but also for human services, saying the ministry was adequately prepared to tackle or mitigate any disaster in the state.

Dr Abdullazeez said the ministry has already begun the fumigation of all the 42 IDP camps in preparation for the floods, saying the ministry has fully mobilised all its personnel and materials to attend to any flood victims.

He said his ministry was aware that there may be outbreak of diseases or epidemic in the various IDP camps and stressed that they were fully prepared.

The health commissioner commended Governor Usman Ododo for his commitment to health issues in the state and stressed that due to the governor’s prompt intervention in last year’s flooding there was no single life lost.

“We commend our governor for his prompt response and usual assistance to the ministry; it was indeed his quick intervention that averted loss of lives in last year’s flood, while many states recorded loss of lives, Kogi recorded additional lives as two women in the IDP gave birth to twins,” he added.

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From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

Residents of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have commended the state government for its proactive intervention in tackling erosion and flood challenges through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js">

The residents gave the commendation during a media inspection tour of erosion control sites in the area, led by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, and the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Muhammed Yusuf.

Speaking on behalf of the people, a community leader, Ojo Sunday Martins, noted that the local government had suffered devastating environmental problems in the past, with flooding destroying properties worth millions of naira.

“Before now, whenever it rained heavily, panic would spread across the communities because of the fear of flooding. But today, we can sleep with our two eyes closed. We must commend the Kogi State Government for coming to our aid. The Governor is doing well and we are proud of him,” Martins said.

Another resident, Mrs. Funke Aiyedogbon, described the intervention as timely and life-saving. “Many families used to lose their farmlands and houses to erosion, and some even relocated because of the menace. Today, with the ACReSAL project, we have renewed hope. We thank the government for remembering us,” she said.

On his part, youth leader, Dare Ibrahim, urged the government to sustain the initiative across other vulnerable communities. “What we are seeing in Kabba-Bunu should be replicated in other local governments. This project is not just about erosion control; it is about saving lives and preserving livelihoods,” he added.

Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, assured residents that the state government remains committed to executing people-centered projects across the state. “Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is determined to ensure that no community is left behind in the area of infrastructural development.

Also Fanwo reaffirmed government determination to revolutionize the state’s education sector in line with global standards.

The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, gave the assurance during a media tour of Kogi State University (KSU), Kabba, where journalists inspected ongoing developmental projects.

He noted that the administration of Governor Usman Ododo has continued to prioritize education while also ensuring security and providing a conducive environment for learning across the state’s institutions.

He dismissed misconceptions that the university is unsafe and unfit for academic activities, stressing that the institution has remained peaceful and habitable.

“The three state-owned universities remain a true reflection of unity in Nigeria,” Fanwo said. “Governor Ododo is transforming the education sector beyond what many thought possible. That is why we brought you here—to silence the naysayers. We are not just talking from Lokoja; we are showing you the physical evidence of what is being done.”

The Commissioner added that education is central to the administration’s vision for development.

“Education is the bedrock of national progress, and Governor Ododo is committed to making Kogi State a central hub for learning. Beyond good roads and security, we are revolutionizing the physical and academic structures of our institutions,” he stressed.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of KSU Kabba, Professor Kehinde Eniola, recalled the university’s journey since its establishment, describing it as one of the fastest-growing institutions in the country.

He praised both past and present administrations for their contributions to the university’s growth.

“Former Governor Yahaya Bello wrote his name in gold by laying a solid foundation for this university,” Prof. Eniola said. “Governor Ododo has built on that legacy with commendable passion and commitment. The progress we see today speaks for itself.”

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Monday 31st July, 2023 to Wednesday 2nd August, 2023.

NiMet weather outlook released on Sunday 30th July, 2023  in Abuja forecast cloudy skies on Monday 31st July, 2023 with intervals of sunshine over the northern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Katsina, and Yobe states.

“Thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba states.

“Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the North central region with prospects of morning rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Kwara states.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms with intermittent rains are anticipated over the entire region,” it said.

According to NiMet, cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland states of the South and the coastal states with prospects of morning rains over parts of Imo, Edo, Ondo, Rivers and Bayelsa states.

It anticipated thunderstorms with intermittent rains over the entire region later in the day.
The agency envisaged prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, and Yobe states in the northern region on Tuesday.

“Later in the day, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the entire region.

“Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the North central region with prospects of morning rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Niger state.

“During the afternoon/evening period, thunderstorms and intermittent rains are envisaged over parts of Benue, Kogi and Nasarawa states. Morning rains are anticipated over the inland states of the South and the coastal cities,” it said.

NiMet predicted cloudy skies over the entire region later in the day.

According to NiMet, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected over the northern region on Wednesday.

It anticipates thunderstorms over parts of Jigawa, Borno, Bauchi, Gombe and Adamawa states later in the day.

“Cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are envisaged over the North central region with chances of thunderstorms/rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Plateau state during the afternoon/evening period.

“Cloudy skies are anticipated over the inland cities of the South in the morning
while rains are anticipated over the coastal cities.

“Later in the day, intermittent rains are anticipated over the entire region. All Airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports/alerts periodically from NiMet for effective planning for their operations.

“Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through flood waters.

“Disaster risk managers, agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during the rainy season,” it said. 

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