The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has advised Abia residents in flood‑prone areas to relocate to safer ground.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the NSCDC Abia State Commandant, Akinsola Aderemi, at the state command headquarters on Friday, and signed by Doreen Udugwu, Public Relations Officer of the Abia Command.
The commandant issued a public alert to residents in flood‑prone areas of Abia State, urging them to take necessary precautions and relocate ahead of an imminent flood predicted in some 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.
