The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has urged residents of flood-prone areas in Abia State to relocate to safer locations.
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This advisory was made public in a statement released by the Abia State Commandant, Akinsola Aderemi, at the state command headquarters on Friday. The statement was signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Doreen Udugwu.
Commandant Aderemi issued a public alert, warning residents in vulnerable areas to take necessary safety measures and relocate in anticipation of a possible flood, which has been forecasted to affect parts of the state.
He referred to reports from the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, and the Nigeria Meteorological Agency, NiMET, which predict significant flooding starting in August.
In line with the NSCDC’s core mandate to respond to natural disasters, the commandant said his command had proactively mobilised its Disaster Management Unit to liaise with area commanders and divisional officers to conduct sensitisation campaigns across the 17 local government areas.
He noted that the sensitisation campaigns were aimed at educating communities on flood risks and preparedness measures.
“We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all Abia residents, and I assure the public of our dedication to duty and the unrelenting effort of my officers to protect lives and properties during this period,” said Commandant Akinsola Aderemi.
NIHSA and NiMET, in their Annual Flood Outlook, AFO, listed nine local government areas in Abia State as high‑risk areas for flooding.
According to the forecast, the LGAs are Aba North, Isiala Ngwa North, Isuikwuato, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, Umuahia North, Umuahia South and Arochukwu.
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