Yobe targets 126,000 households in flood preparedness plan
Yobe targets 126,000 households in flood preparedness plan
The Yobe Government says it has intensified flood mitigation measures and adopted a comprehensive 2025 Flood Preparedness Plan targeting more than 126,000 vulnerable households across high-risk communities in the state.
Acting Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Mohammed Goje, said this in Damaturu on Thursday, saying the plan was developed using forecasts from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA).
According to Goje, the state continues to face humanitarian and climate-related challenges, including flooding, windstorms, fire outbreaks and communal conflicts, requiring sustained preparedness and response measures.
He said the government had adopted proactive strategies to reduce disaster impacts and protect vulnerable populations from recurring emergencies across affected communities in the state.
Goje said the state responded swiftly to the 2025 flood incidents in Potiskum, Nangere and other affected local government areas through coordinated humanitarian interventions.
He said the interventions included healthcare services, temporary shelters, safe water supply and protective infrastructure for displaced persons affected by the flooding incidents.
“The preparedness plan targets more than 126,000 vulnerable households residing in high-risk communities across Yobe.
“It also contains contingency measures for possible displacement and other humanitarian emergencies,” he said.
The acting SSG said the government’s disaster management strategy was anchored on promoting resilience, sustainable development and reducing long-term vulnerability among affected populations.
He said efforts were ongoing to strengthen early warning systems, community-based preparedness mechanisms and disaster response capacities to improve emergency management outcomes.
Goje added that the administration was investing in long-term recovery initiatives designed to protect livelihoods, strengthen resilience and reduce exposure to future disaster risks.
He emphasised the importance of collaboration among governments, communities, development partners and humanitarian organisations in addressing disaster-related challenges and building sustainable solutions.
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“No single institution can effectively respond to disasters alone. Sustainable solutions require collective action and strong partnerships,” he said.
Goje reaffirmed the commitment of Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s administration to working with relevant stakeholders to protect vulnerable populations and strengthen resilience against future disasters.
He said the government would continue to prioritise measures aimed at safeguarding lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure across communities vulnerable to natural and humanitarian emergencies.
