{
  "id": 2826519,
  "title": "Adamawa reaffirms commitment to flood disaster preparedness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/adamawa-reaffirms-commitment-to-flood-disaster-preparedness",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T15:06:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/adamawa-reaffirms-commitment-to-flood-disaster-preparedness/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Adamawa State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding lives and property through strengthened disaster resilience efforts, improved early warning systems, and bolstered emergency response capabilities throughout the region. On Thursday, Deputy Governor Prof. Kaletapwa George Farauta inaugurated the Comprehensive Flood Disaster Response Simulation Exercise (SIMEX) in Bakin Kogi, Limawa Ward, Yola North Local Government Area. Farauta emphasized the importance of treating the exercise as an opportunity to improve coordination, fortify preparedness, and heighten operational readiness in managing flood emergencies. She also implored residents in flood-prone neighborhoods to remain vigilant to early warnings and advisories from relevant authorities and collaborate with emergency responders when needed. The Deputy Governor acknowledged the ongoing endeavors of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), United Nations organizations, security forces, humanitarian allies, and other partners in bolstering the state’s readiness and response to flood catastrophes. Speaking at the event, NEMA's Director-General Mrs Zubaida Umar, represented by the Director of Search and Rescue Air Commodore Bature Usman, revealed that the periodic release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon could potentially impact 12 frontline Nigerian states, with Adamawa among the at-risk states. She further disclosed that Adamawa was listed as one of the 31 states categorized as high-risk for flooding in the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Annual Flood Outlook. Umar urged participants to approach the exercise with professionalism, dedication, and a learning attitude, stating that it would aid in pinpointing areas needing improvement, verifying response arrangements, and ensuring that insights gleaned are incorporated into forthcoming policies and operational strategies. The exercise's centerpiece was a live demonstration of search-and-rescue procedures involving the extraction of simulated flood victims and their subsequent transfer to a secure location by emergency responders. The event aims to further fortify cooperation among emergency management agencies, security services, humanitarian organizations, and communities in preparing for and responding efficiently to potential flood disasters in Adamawa State.",
  "summary": "The Adamawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property through improved disaster risk reduction measures, strengthened early warning systems and enhanced emergency response capacity across the state. The Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa George Farauta, stated this on Thursday during the flag-off of the Full-Scale Flood Disaster Response Simulation Exercise…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}