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FLOODING IN NIGERIA
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned that over 100 major roads, including the Okene Lokoja Abuja and Birnin Kebbi Bunza corridors, face severe flood disruption across 28 states and the FCT before August 5.
The apex bank will also support farming during the dry season to boost food production
Over 1.4 million people have been affected by the 2022 floods
The increase was driven by a significant hike in the prices of essential food items
27 million children worldwide are at risk due to devastating flooding that has posed threats, including death by drowning
Until these issues are resolved, Nigerians will continue to experience epileptic power supply
Meanwhile, President has ordered his cabinet to provide a flood prevention plan in 90 days and develop a comprehensive action plan to prevent future disasters in the country
Oil and gas production facilities are at risk of declaring force majure due to the high rate of flooding in Rivers, Delta, and Bayelsa states
He also blamed insecurity and lack of proper investments for the soaring food inflation in the country