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Agency confirms closure of Lagdo Dam, says excessive rains may cause floods (Page 2,219)

By Tosin Kolade

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has confirmed Cameroonian Authorities’ decision to shut down the spilling of excess water from the Lagdo Dam.

NIHSA Director General, Mr Clement Nze in a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja said there was no cause for alarm or apprehension of possible flooding in the country.

He noted that flood occurrences in major parts of the city and coastal areas were largely due to excessive rainfall and flash flooding, as a result of climate change.

Nze said severe flooding with attendant damage and deaths could be minimised when relevant authorities took responsibility for preparedness, and ensure that people don’t build on flood plains.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that every year, neighbouring Cameroon, which runs along the length of Nigeria’s eastern border, releases water from Lagdo dam in northern Cameroon, causing flooding downstream in Nigeria.

It may be recalled that at the time of the dam’s construction, in the 1980s, the two countries agreed that a twin dam would be built on the Nigerian side to contain the overflow, but the second one was never realised.

According to him, the release of excess water from Lagdo dam was a normal reservoir operations to forestall possible collapse of the dam.

He said water releases are integral to safeguarding dam integrity and mitigating flooding in adjacent communities.

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“The Lagdo dam is located on the Benue River in the Niger Basin. The Cameroonian authorities commenced release of excess water from Lagdo Dam by 10.10am on August 14, 2023.

“The release of water from the Dam commenced at the rate of 200 cubic metres per second, which is about 18 million cubic metres of water per day.

“By 25th August 2023, the water releases from the reservoir has reduced to 50 cubic metres per second, which is a normal reservoir operations and far negligible to cause any flooding downstream.

“However, by 5.16pm yesterday, 28th Aug., 2023, the Hydrologist in-charge of the Dam notified the Director General of NIHSA that they stopped spilling water by 11.00am that same yesterday”.

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The director general said the agency would continue to monitor water flows in rivers Niger and Benue, saying readings by the agency showed no threat of floods.

He said NIHSA was saddled with the responsibility to provide data for sustainable management of the nation’s vast surface and underground water resources, in partnership with key stakeholders.

He urged states to complement Federal Government’s efforts by sensitising their populace on flood disaster prevention, saying FG cannot do it alone.

He also called on states to clean up their drainage systems, construct more, and sanction those flouting the building codes, saying this was necessary to prevent disasters.

Speaking on the Dasin Hausa dam in Adamawa state, which was meant to be a buffer dam to prevent floods whenever Lagdo dam releases excess water, Nze said its study and design had been completed.

He said the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation had contacted the consultants, adding that procurement would commence in no distant time.

On dredging of rivers Niger and Benue to curtail excessive flooding, the director general said it was an expensive venture and would require desilting, saying if done properly, it would recharge groundwater in many locations.

NAN reports that 32 states and the FCT, which are within the Highly Probable Flood Risks Areas include; Adamawa, Abia, Akwa- Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross- River, Delta, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Edo.

Others are; Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, as well as Zamfara and the FCT.  (NAN)

Edited by Ekemini Ladejobi

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Agency confirms closure of Lagdo Dam, says excessive rains may cause floods

2023-08-29
By: Tosin Kolade
On: August 29, 2023
In: Environment, General News
With: 0 Comments

By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has confirmed Cameroonian Authorities’ decision to shut down the spilling of excess water from the Lagdo Dam. NIHSA Director General, Mr Clement Nze in a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja said there was no cause for alarm or apprehension ofContinue Reading

JSS Karu wins 2023 head-to-head reality house show

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By: isaac aregbesola
On: August 29, 2023
In: General News
With: 0 Comments

By Joshua Olomu Junior Secondary School (JSS) Karu has emerged the overall winner of the 2023 Head-to-Head Reality House challenge, organised by the Universal Basic Education Board of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT-UBEC). The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that JSS Karu defeated JSS Kubwa to clinch the firstContinue Reading

Emir of Kano calls for youth inclusion in governance

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By: ruth oketunde
On: August 29, 2023
In: General News
With: 0 Comments

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, has called for the inclusion of youth in governance to enhance and sustain political and economy growth of the country. The emir, who was represented by the “San Turakin Kano”, Alhaji Kabir Bayero, made the call during a ceremony to markContinue Reading

Blue Economy: Engineers seek minister’s support to drive sector

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By: Olawunmi Ashafa
On: August 29, 2023
In: Economy/Business, General News
With: 0 Comments

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Stakeholders urge FG to revitalise education sector

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By: Afonne Emmanuel
On: August 29, 2023
In: Education, Community
With: 0 Comments

By Blessing Ibegbu Some stakeholders in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, have urged the Federal Government to revitalise the education sector. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Karu, that there was an urgent need to revive the sector in the country for betterContinue Reading

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Foundation educates women on menstrual hygiene, donates sanitary pads

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By: Afonne Emmanuel
On: August 29, 2023
In: Health, Gender, General News
With: 0 Comments

By Kennedy Kuyet The Messenger of Hope International Foundation, an NGO, on Monday educated women in Piakasa community of the FCT on menstrual hygiene and literacy. Mrs Chinwe Ogbujah, the founder of the organisation, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the event that the outreachContinue Reading

Mutfwang expresses concern over collapse of Shendam bridge

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By: Julius Toba-Jegede
On: August 29, 2023
In: Environment
With: 0 Comments

By Martha Agas Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has expressed concern over the recent collapse of a major bridge in Shendam Local Government Areas of the state.   Mutfwang described the incident as unfortunate in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, onContinue Reading

Group urges Steel Development Minister to revamp Ajaokuta Steel Coy

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By: Julius Toba-Jegede
On: August 29, 2023
In: General News
With: 0 Comments

  By Naomi Sharang Iko Udama Club, a socio-cultural group, has called on the Minister of Steel Development, Mr Shuaibu Audu, to kickstart the process of revamping the Ajaokuta Steel Company.   The group made the call in a congratulatory message by its Chairman, Mr Amodu Achema and Public RelationsContinue Reading

Team Nigeria gears up for maiden African Para Games

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By: Rabi'u Sani Ali
On: August 29, 2023
In: Sports
With: 0 Comments

By Oluwaseun Nubi As the maiden African Paralympics Games draw near, Team Nigeria says preparations are in top gear for the games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the games will hold from Sept. 3 to Sept. 12 in Accra, Ghana. NAN also reports that the games willContinue Reading

Niger Govt taking steps to block revenue leakages – Official

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By: Julius Toba-Jegede
On: August 29, 2023
In: Economy/Business
With: 0 Comments

  By Rita Iliya   The Niger Commissioner of Finance, Alhaji Lawal Maikano, says the Gov. Umaru Bago-led administration is taking steps to block revenue leakages and replough the money into capital project financing.   He disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on assumption of office as the onContinue Reading

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