The Jigawa state government has built a 132-kilometer wall and built 32 drainage systems to help control flooding in the region. Governor Umar Namadi announced this during the launch of the 2025 Tree Planting Campaign in Dutse.
The embankments were constructed along the Hadejia River to reduce flooding, protect farmland, and support communities that are vulnerable to flood damage. The governor shared that the government is also working on drains in 32 locations across the state to reclaim areas that have been affected by erosion and flooding.
To further manage water flow, the state has sent two special excavators to clear the Hadejia River and remove blockages, which should help reduce the frequent floods that have troubled residents and improve the overall environment and economy in the area.
“We have acquired two hydraulic excavators towards the end of 2023 specifically to clear out areas affected by invasive plants. These efforts focus on over 159 kilometers of river channels to ensure water can flow freely,” Namadi explained.
Additionally, the state is providing manual tools and supplies to encourage local communities to participate in flood prevention efforts.
Abdullahi Sa’id, the chairman of the Local Emergency Management Committee, mentioned that the government is providing sufficient funding to swiftly support flood prevention and emergency services across the 21 local government areas projected to experience flooding this rainy season.
Nura Abdullahi, head of the Kano branch of the National Emergency Management Agency, reported that the agency is increasing efforts to inform and educate the public about flood prevention, collaborating with the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency. They are preparing communities for the 2025 National Flood Awareness Campaign.
“We are mobilizing local committees and other organizations to promote proactive flood management activities across all local government areas in the state,” Abdullahi said. He added that personnel and volunteers have been dispatched to share early warning signs with at-risk communities.
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency have predicted flooding in 21 out of the 27 local government areas in Jigawa, as part of the seasonal climate predictions for 2025.
Ahmad Tijjani, director of the National Orientation Agency in Jigawa, mentioned that they have organized education efforts in five communities at risk of flooding, focusing on reducing the impact of floods and teaching residents how to better prepare.
In addition, the Bauchi state government has started a monthly cleanup initiative to reduce the chances of flooding. Mas’ud Aliyu, head of the Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency, stated that this effort aims to help communities understand how to prevent flooding and encourages residents to leave high-risk areas for their safety.
Awareness campaigns are vital, and the agency is working closely with community leaders to ensure people are aware of the risks associated with staying in flood-prone areas and the importance of moving to safer locations.
Furthermore, Dr. Mahmud Bose, director general of the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency, said that they are enforcing a mandatory sanitation exercise to keep drains clear, which helps prevent flooding. This initiative is being done in partnership with local governments and environmental officers to ensure effective implementation.
