Sustainability Pathways for Africa (SP4A), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), says there is a need for an intervention by the federal government to mitigate the impact of flooding in Mbiama, Ahoada-west LGA of Rivers.
On April 17, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET), in its 2024 seasonal climate predictions, said Bayelsa, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom may experience flooding this year.
Samuel Chime, SP4A’s advocacy lead, spoke on Monday during a capacity-building outreach to mitigate the impact of future flooding in the community.
Chime said the event was held to educate the community on sustainable flood preparedness strategies and provide them with early warning information.
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He added that the community has a history of severe floods, with 2022 being the most devastating.
Also speaking, Ikenna Okorie, SP4A’s advocacy assistant, urged relevant stakeholders to assist Mbiama and other communities at high risk of flooding with timely measures to minimise the impacts.
“Sustainability Pathways for Africa recognizes the community’s need for long-term solutions and implores relevant Nigerian government agencies and non-governmental organisations to assist Mbiama and other communities at high risk of flooding with timely measures to reduce their vulnerability to flooding, as well as a sincere, credible, and inclusive process of relief, resettlement, and post-flooding events,” Okorie said.
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He added that residents want the government to provide flood shelters and building materials to assist in their preparation ahead of any incident.
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