The Benue State Government has embarked on proactive measures to tackle flooding in the state as the threat of the opening of Lagdo Dam by Cameroonian authorities looms.
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) gave the assurance over the weekend in Makurdi.
According to the BSEMA Information Officer, Terna Ager, the state government was awaiting a directive from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources.
He said the Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Joseph Utsev, had dismissed the report that Cameroon had commenced the release of water from its dam.
“The Minister of Water Resources has said that we should dismiss the report stating that Cameroon had released water from Lagdo Dam.
“So, we don’t have any report that Cameroon has released water from its dam. Nevertheless, the government is not resting on its oars to be caught unawares.
“But we have begun sensitisation through jingles on radio stations in the state to alert the people of possible flooding.”
Ager further said stakeholders would meet to address any issue concerning flooding.
“The purpose of the meeting is to get our people ready in case of flooding and to mitigate the effects.”
