By Abdullahi Lukman
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to enhance flood prevention and emergency response ahead of the 2026 rainy season.
The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving the Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, during a courtesy visit to Government House, Yola, as part of activities marking the launch of the 2026 National Flood Awareness Campaign.
Governor Fintiri described the campaign as timely, noting that flooding remains a major threat to lives and property in Adamawa State.
He recalled the destruction caused by previous floods and said the state government had intensified preventive measures, including monthly environmental sanitation, desilting of drainage channels, and sensitization of residents in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer locations.
He also revealed that the state government plans to establish temporary camps for displaced persons in the event of flooding and called for increased federal
assistance to support affected victims.
Earlier, NEMA Director-General, Zubaida Umar, said the awareness campaign was designed to educate Nigerians on flood risks and preparedness measures.
She explained that predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) indicate that 33 states across the country may experience flooding this year, with Adamawa listed among the vulnerable states.
According to her, NEMA has put in place several strategies, including early warning systems, public enlightenment programmes, and capacity-building initiatives, to minimize the impact of flooding nationwide.