The government has started taking action before floods happen this year. Officials launched a national plan to prevent flooding as the rain season begins across the country. This new approach aims to improve how Nigeria handles disasters through better preparation.
Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the plan during a workshop at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja. He said climate disasters affected more than five million Nigerians last year. According to Shettima, these problems keep showing up in our homes, making us rethink how we respond.
The vice president explained that waiting until after disasters strike costs Nigeria almost 5% of its GDP yearly. The new system includes early warnings from satellites that reach communities quickly. It also makes sure money is available ahead of time for emergency response. Local preparation forms the third part of this strategy.
Shettima pointed to Benue State, where volunteers helped move 80,000 people to safety within three days of receiving warnings. A special group, including weather agencies, space research teams, and emergency services, will work together to predict problems up to two weeks early.
Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the plan during a workshop at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja. He said climate disasters affected more than five million Nigerians last year. According to Shettima, these problems keep showing up in our homes, making us rethink how we respond.
The vice president explained that waiting until after disasters strike costs Nigeria almost 5% of its GDP yearly. The new system includes early warnings from satellites that reach communities quickly. It also makes sure money is available ahead of time for emergency response. Local preparation forms the third part of this strategy.
Shettima pointed to Benue State, where volunteers helped move 80,000 people to safety within three days of receiving warnings. A special group, including weather agencies, space research teams, and emergency services, will work together to predict problems up to two weeks early.
