Nationwide Alert: FG Warns Of Five-day Flooding In 19 States

The Federal Government has issued a flood warning for 19 states and 76 locations across Nigeria, predicting heavy rainfall from August 5 to August 9, 2025, that may trigger severe flooding. The affected states include:
Southern States
Akwa In order, Eket, Ikom, Oron, Upenekang
Cross River Ogoja Edor, Obubra
Ebonyi Abakaliki, Echara, Ezilo
Northern States
BauchiTafawa-Balewa, Azare, Jama’are, Kari, Misau, Jama’a
Kaduna Jaji, Kafancha, Birnin-Gwari, Zaria
KanoBebeji, Gezawa, Gwarzo, Kano, Karaye, Tundun-wada, Wudil, Kunchi
Katsina Bindawa, Bakori, Daura, Funtua
Kebbi Bagudo, Birnin-Kebbi, Bunza, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Kamba, Kangiwa, Shanga, Ribah, Sakaba, Saminaka, Yelwa, Gauri-Banza
Sokoto , Wamakko
Other States
Benue: Agaku, Buruku, Gboko, Igumale, Ito, Katsina-Ala, Ugba, Vande-Ikya
GombeBajoga
Jigawa Diginsa, Gumel, Dutse, Gwaram, Hadejia, Miga
Nasarawa Keana, Keffi, WambaNiger Kontagora, Rijau, Ringim

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The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State branch, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for his renewed investment in the state’s health sector, describing it as a major boost for healthcare delivery. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Eustace Oseghale, and made available to journalists in Benin City on Friday, the Association expressed excitement over the planned establishment of a modern Paediatric Centre at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). Dr. Oseghale noted that the project, valued at ₦2.5 billion, would significantly improve child healthcare services in Edo State and beyond, given UBTH’s wide catchment area that serves over eight states. The NMA also hailed the Governor’s planned renovation of the Resident Doctors’ Quarters in Benin, as well as the payment of the Medical Residency Training Fund for members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) under Edo State Government employment. “We are particularly thrilled about the planned establishment of a modern Paediatric Centre at UBTH, a project estimated at ₦2.5 billion. This initiative will greatly enhance child care services in Edo State and beyond,” Dr. Oseghale stated. He added: “We also applaud the planned renovation of the Resident Doctors’ Quarters in Ezoti, Benin City, and the payment of the Medical Residency Training Fund for our members in the Association of Resident Doctors.” While congratulating Governor Okpebholo on his 55th birthday, the NMA chairman prayed for long life, good health, and greater wisdom for him to continue delivering quality service to Edo people and Nigeria at large.

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This warning comes on the heels of recent devastating floods in Ogun and Gombe states, with other states like Lagos, Plateau, Anambra, and Delta also affected. The National Economic Council has approved intervention funds to support nationwide flood mitigation and response efforts, including
each to the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory
N1.5 billion each to the Federal Ministries of Budget and National Planning, Environment, and Water Resources and Sanitation
to the National Emergency Management Agency

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take urgent precautionary measures to minimize the impact of the predicted flooding.

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