Northern Senators Demand Permanent Solution to Shiroro Flooding
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Northern Senators Forum (NSF) called on the federal and Niger State governments to move beyond annual emergency responses and develop a permanent solution to recurring flooding
Northern Senators have demanded a permanent resolution to recurring flooding in Shiroro, Minna, and other vulnerable communities within Niger State. The Forum, led by Chairman Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, expressed deep concern over the repeated devastation of lives, homes, farms, and livelihoods. They specifically requested the creation of a Shiroro Flood Management Master Plan, along with a thorough review of the Shiroro, Kainji, and Jebba dams.
The senators called for the development of permanent flood forecasting and early-warning systems, as well as a floodplain resettlement programme for affected communities. They extended their sympathies to Niger State's government and residents, particularly those who lost loved ones, homes, farms, and businesses to the disaster.
The senators acknowledged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) for their swift response, but warned that emergency relief alone cannot tackle the recurrent issue. They urged the federal and state governments, alongside local authorities, to distribute relief materials, provide temporary shelters, and deploy emergency evacuation and early-warning teams before the rainy season intensifies.
The senators emphasized that immediate action is necessary and communities must be educated on safety advisories and avoiding settlement in water channels.
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