The Federal Government has directed residents of four local government areas in Niger State to relocate following a fresh flood warning issued by the Ministry of Environment.
The Federal Ministry of Environment’s National Flood Early Warning Centre issued the advisory on Thursday, stating that significant rainfall was expected in the affected areas from July 31 to August 4, 2025, potentially causing flooding.
According to reports, the affected LGs are Rijau, Sarkin Pawa, Suleja, and Mashegu.
The ministry advised stakeholders in the state to take proper action to reduce the danger.
The announcement, titled ‘Flood Prediction,’ was signed by Usman Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood, and Coastal Zone Management Department.
“Relevant stakeholders should kindly take note. Feedback from the relevant stakeholders and government representatives will be highly appreciated.”
In response to the flood alarm, Yakubu Kolo, the state Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, said on Friday that the state has already issued an order via radio broadcasts advising residents in flood-prone areas to begin evacuation arrangements.
Kolo added that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency had already issued a larger signal for 15 local government districts in the state.
He stated that the state’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, in partnership with the Ministry of Information and Strategy, had issued a public statement asking households to activate their evacuation plans.
According to him, the threat is caused by rising water levels in the Niger, Kaduna, and Gurara rivers, which may also damage important roadways throughout the state.
“Some of the state’s local governments issued with flood alerts include Agaie, Bida, Borogu, Bosso, Edati, Bako, Katcha, Lapai, Lavun, Magama, Mashegu, Mokwa, Rafi, Shiroro, and Wushishi,” he said.
Kolo further stated that the major roads that may be affected include Awuru–Imigifala Road, Mokwa–Gana Road, Owo–Tegina Road, Wawa–Yelwa Road, and Kainji Road.
“All emergency agencies are advised to be on alert and ready to respond. Communities in the affected areas should prepare and activate evacuation plans. Residents are strongly urged to respond swiftly to any alert,” he said.
