A joint inter-agency team comprising officials from the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Nigerian Red Cross Society has concluded an on-the-ground assessment of communities severely affected by recent flooding in parts of Sokoto State.

The rapid assessment followed distress reports from Gada Local Government Area, where torrential rains caused widespread damage to homes, farmlands, and critical public infrastructure in several communities, including Gada, Tsitse, and Gilbade.

According to local ward representatives—Kabiru Usman (Gada), Sahabi Abdullahi (Tsitse), and Ahmed Tambari (Gilbade), the joint mission aims to guide both state and federal authorities in coordinating timely relief interventions and long-term recovery strategies.

Led by Sokoto SEMA officials, the team documented extensive losses, including the displacement of thousands and the submergence of agricultural lands at the peak of the harvest season. Preliminary data indicate that at least 2,814 residents were directly impacted by the floods, with hundreds of hectares of farmland rendered unusable.

Tragically, the flooding claimed the lives of two children and one elderly person, while 11 others sustained injuries. The destruction extended to key infrastructure, including a community mosque in Dantudu Bobawa and several public schools among them Damarki Primary School, Tunga Primary School, and Musuki Primary School which suffered structural damage.

Emergency agencies say the findings will form the basis for a coordinated response effort, including the distribution of relief materials and the design of climate-resilient infrastructure in flood-prone areas.

The Sokoto State Government is expected to announce its next steps in the coming days, as humanitarian organizations and development partners prepare to scale up support for affected communities.

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The Federal Government has announced a ₦6.3 billion intervention package in the form of interest- and collateral-free loans to 21,000 Nigerians affected by recent floods, in a move aimed at supporting recovery efforts and bolstering food security.

Speaking in Abuja on Monday at a roundtable marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, said the initiative will provide ₦300,000 each to beneficiaries over the coming weeks.

“This intervention is designed to support farmers and strengthen flood-affected communities,” the minister said, noting that the scheme aligns with the administration’s broader poverty reduction strategy.

Sununu added that the National Social Investment Program has already disbursed over ₦300 billion in Conditional Cash Transfers to more than 8.1 million households, contributing to improved health, education, and resilience among vulnerable groups. The program will continue under the President’s “Hope Agenda,” he said.

The minister also revealed a new collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) through an off-take scheme. Under the model, the government will purchase 70% of produce cultivated by IDPs, while participants retain the remaining 30%, ensuring a guaranteed market and immediate cash support.

Meanwhile, the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, underscored the rising risks posed by climate change, conflict, pandemics, and technology-driven disasters. She called for a paradigm shift from reactive to preventive disaster management.

Umar unveiled two new policy frameworks: the NEMA Strategic Plan (2025–2029) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy (2025–2030), which aim to improve preparedness, resilience, and data-driven decision-making. NEMA is also developing a National Risk Monitoring and Information Platform to enhance early warning capabilities.

She further advocated for sustainable financing models, including catastrophe bonds, climate funds, and blended finance to support long-term disaster prevention and recovery efforts.

The high-level event was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, lawmakers, development partners, and international agencies.

According to figures from NEMA’s 2025 Flood Dashboard, as of October 10, floods have claimed 238 lives, displaced over 135,000 people, and affected more than 409,000 residents across multiple states. At least 826 people have sustained injuries, while 115 remain missing.

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The President made this commitment during his visit to Borno State, where he sympathized with the government and people affected by flooding in areas caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam.

Tinubu stressed the importance of the fund in light of the increasing unpredictability of climate change, which has left many areas in the country vulnerable to natural disasters. He emphasized that the Federal Government would work closely with the private sector to create and sustain the disaster relief fund.

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President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, who accompanied Tinubu during the visit, expressed the National Assembly’s readiness to collaborate with the Executive to ensure the successful establishment of the fund.

During his stay, President Tinubu visited the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn El-Kanemi, at his palace. He also toured the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp located at the Government Secondary School in Maiduguri and visited areas severely impacted by the flooding.

Speaking after his visit, Tinubu highlighted the necessity of addressing climate change-related disasters, calling for a coordinated approach. He proposed that a percentage of funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) be dedicated to the disaster relief fund to ensure swift action in times of crisis.

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Governors and Security Agencies Commended for Their Support

The President thanked Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, as well as the Governors of Bauchi, Sokoto, and Kogi states for their assistance to Borno. Tinubu also praised the efforts of the ministries, agencies, security forces, and international organizations involved in the evacuation and support of victims in the region.

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