The Adamawa State government has issued a warning to residents living in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer grounds due to flood alerts from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (Nimet)
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, James Iliya, made this announcement while briefing government house correspondents shortly after the 14th state executive council meeting chaired by the state governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, at the government house in Yola.
The Commissioner explained that NiMET had alerted the state government about a three-day rain forecast starting from September 16th, with the possibility of flooding in Madagali, Mubi South, Shelling, Demsa, Numan, and Yola local government areas. As a result, the state government has called on residents to relocate to safer grounds.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri directed all commissioners to return to their local government areas and educate their communities about the effects of flooding and the necessary safety measures.
The Adamawa state government also expressed sympathy for the people of Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, following the recent flooding that has affected lives and properties.
The commissioner for environment, Sadik Mohammed, and the health commissioner, Felix Tangwami, emphasized the importance of heeding the warning and moving to safer grounds.
They assured residents that the state government has made preparations for any potential outcomes or disease outbreaks resulting from the flooding.
The state executive council approved a contract for the extension of the Samunaka water drainage from the FGGC to behind the Air Force comprehensive school.
Triacta Nigeria Limited was awarded the contract at a cost of three billion, nine hundred and forty-two million, three hundred and seventy-two thousand, nine hundred and eighty-nine naira, and thirty-three kobo, with a completion period of six months.
Regarding the awarded project, the Commissioner of Works and Energy Development, Adamu Atiku highlighted that the construction of storm drainages in flood-prone areas of the state capital is a significant intervention by the state governor to address perennial flooding during the rainy season.
Additionally, the executive council approved the handover of Mubi General Hospital, recently upgraded to the Federal Medical Centre, by signing a memorandum of understanding in the coming days.
The commissioner of health, Felix Tangwami, stressed the importance of the upgraded general hospital in reducing the need for long-distance referrals to tertiary health facilities and alleviating hardships for patients.
