Flood in Nigeria

The devastating enormity of the 2022 flooding in Nigeria and the damages it has wreaked on several states, namely, Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa and Nasarawa, is mind boggling. So far, over 600 lives were reportedly lost, and over 2 million people displaced.

I sympathize with the relevant authorities and with the world at large to come to the aid of all affected and also other people directly affected by the loss of lives and properties. At a time our country contends with rising food insecurity due to banditry and insurgency, the ravaging floods will have deleterious consequences on food production, as well as orchestrate higher food prices. I also plead and call on FGN and NEMA to expeditiously assist those affected by this natural disaster.