The Federal Ministry of Atmosphere has deployed a group of consultants to assist mitigate the consequences of the flooding that occurred in Borno state.
Additionally, the federal government mentioned the consultants will perform steady water sampling and checks and establish sources of hazardous chemical substances, and take proactive measures to forestall waterborne ailments.
Final week’s devastating flooding in Borno state affected not lower than two million individuals and killed over 30 individuals within the state.
The flood, in line with the Federal Ministry of Water Sources and Sanitation, was largely because of the overflow of water from the Alau Dam, situated about 10 kilometres from Maiduguri metropolis centre, ensuing from a large influx from the Ngadda River, a significant tributary of the River Yedzaram.
In a press assertion on Wednesday, the Minister of Atmosphere, Balarabe Lawal, famous that he led key officers of the ministry to pay a condolence and sympathy go to to the state final Friday, in direction of mitigating the hostile results which will happen on account of the unlucky flood incidence.
Lawal said that it is very important give attention to the pressing want for a coordinated and complete response to mitigate the resultant environmental challenges posed by the flood.
“Throughout the condolence go to, I knowledgeable the Governor that the Federal Ministry of Atmosphere will ship a group of consultants from the related division, companies and initiatives to collaborate with Borno State Authorities in addressing the impacts of the flood,” he mentioned.
He highlighted that the ministry has consequently deployed a group of consultants from the Division of Air pollution Management and Environmental Well being, the Division of Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Administration, the Division of Forestry; the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-arid Panorama Programme Venture, the Nigeria Local weather Adaptation-Erosion and Watershed Venture, the Nationwide Park Companies, and the Environmental Well being Council to assist in mitigating the consequences of the flooding.
“The above group will perform steady water sampling and checks, establish sources of hazardous chemical substances, and take proactive measures to forestall waterborne ailments. Equally, the group will keep steady sampling of water sources which is important for monitoring water high quality, figuring out contamination, in addition to taking proactive measures to keep up public well being and security within the state. All companies underneath the Ministry in Borno State have been directed to collaborate with the State Authorities to mitigate the consequences of the flood catastrophe.
“Up to now, 100 drums of 40kg of chlorine has been deployed to Borno State to disinfect water sources, guaranteeing protected ingesting water and stopping waterborne ailments like cholera. Moreover, the Ministry will deploy 30,000 flyers to sensitise the general public on greatest sanitation and hygiene practices which embrace correct waste disposal, frequent handwashing, and private hygiene to cut back the unfold of infections.
“Past speedy short-term response, the Ministry may even work intently with Borno State Authorities to develop complete flood mitigation methods and early warning mechanisms to safeguard in opposition to future recurrences. We may even discover avenues for collaboration with worldwide companions to strengthen the State’s capability for catastrophe danger administration and local weather adaptation,” he mentioned.
The minister counseled Governor Babagana Zulum for his swift response in mobilising sources and guaranteeing the protection and well-being of the affected communities.
“I’m assured that underneath His Excellency’s succesful management, Borno State will emerge stronger from this tragedy and the resilience of its individuals will as soon as once more shine by way of.
“I hope that collectively, the Federal Authorities will strengthen its resolve to construct resilience in opposition to such environmental challenges sooner or later,” he added.
