Nigeria: Flooding - Move to Higher Grounds Now, N-HYPPADEC Tells Riverine Communities in Kogi

Nigeria: Flooding - Move to Higher Grounds Now, N-HYPPADEC Tells Riverine Communities in Kogi

The Management of National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), has urged residents of riverine communities and flood prone areas in Kogi state to move to higher grounds immediately, as wet season gathers momentum.

Flooding: Move to higher grounds now, N-HYPPADEC tells riverine communities in Kogi - Daily Trust

The Management of  National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), has urged residents of riverine communities and flood prone areas in Kogi state to move to higher grounds immediately, as wet season gathers momentum. The Acting  Managing Director  of the commission, Alhaji Jimoh Haruna Gabi  made the call at the commencement of the Early Warning Advocacy/Sensitization on Flood Mitigation, in Koton-Karfe, headqu…

Flooding: Relocate to Higher Ground, N-HYPPADEC urges riverine communities in Kogi

Flooding: Relocate to Higher Ground, N-HYPPADEC urges riverine communities in Kogi By Abu Michael, Lokoja   By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja ACTING Managing Director of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), Alhaji Jimoh Haruna Gabi has urged residents of riverine communities and flood prone areas in Kogi state to move to higher grounds immediately.   The Managing Director made the call at the commencemen…

Flooding causes potential risks

Roads such as this one, Hubbard Road outside of Ponca City, have been underwater in during the recent flooding. It is important to remember, ’Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” (Photo by Dailyn Emery) With the influx of rain that has been present in the past few weeks and the quick rise of the river, flooding has become an all too present worry. During these times, it is important to remember the National Weather Service slogan we have all heard through…