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Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by 377: 12:17pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
Onyebuchi Ezigbo and Michael Olugbode in Abuja Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra, Edo, Delta and Bayelsa States may witness major flooding as Cameroon is planning to open up her Lagdo Dam. The nine states are surrounded by the River Benue which may witnessed an upsurge with the opening of Lagdo Dam, and subsequently caused heavy flooding in the Nigerian states. The notice of the opening of the dam was communicated to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs by his Cameroonian counterpart. This subsequent made Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to serve a notice on the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA). In a letter signed by the Director African Affairs, Amb. Umar Salisu on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Director General of NEMA, was put on notice of the decision of Cameroon. The letter titled: “Cameroonian Officials to Open the Flood Gates of the Lagdo Dam on the Benue River in Cameroon,” read: “I have the honour to inform that the Ministry is in receipt of a Note Verbale from the High Commission of the Republic of Cameroon informing that Cameroonian officials have resolved to open the flood gates of the Lagdo Dam on the Benue River in days ahead due to the heavy rainfall around the Dam catchment area in Northern Cameroon.” Salisu said: “According to the note, it is pertinent to note that when the release of water becomes necessary, the authorities of the Lagdo Dam will be releasing only modulated variable small amount of water at a time in order to mitigate and avoid damages that the released water may cause along the River Benue basin in both Cameroon and in Nigeria. “In view of the above, it would be appreciated if the esteemed Agency takes all the necessary proactive steps and actions that will mitigate the damage as well as sensitize the populace living in such areas for vigilance and all necessary precautions.” Meanwhile, NEMA has allayed fears of Nigerians, saying actions were being taken to ensure minimum damage. The spokesman of the agency, Manzo Ezekiel, in a correspondence with THISDAY, while confirming the receipt of notice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated: “However, NEMA wishes to allay fears of Nigerians over the planned released of the excess water from Lagdo dam, which is located on River Benue in the Republic of Cameroon. “The agency is working with critical stakeholders at the federal, states and local governments to ensure that the release will not cause much negative impacts on the low-lying communities along the states that would be affected.” He added: “The states on the downstream of River Benue are Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra, Enugu, Edo, Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa States.” Ezekiel disclosed that: “The agency envisaged this release of excess water from the Lagdo dam, taken note of the likely impacts and considered in the preparations for mitigation and response to the 2023 flood alert.” |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by Alchemy528: 12:18pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by izonborn098(m): 12:26pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
Imagine small cameroon they show nigeria shege... And they said they are giants of africa... I don't want to laugh..... |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by meum: 12:26pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
When E happen now dem go do like say dem no tell dem. We never prepare when pre-informed/forewarned. 3 Likes |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by KanwuliaExtra: 12:32pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
Silent support for Niger as a non-ECOWAS terrorist! 1 Like |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by MrSinister(m): 12:35pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
The dam was opened on the 14th of August https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxid_ADaAgQ?si=PwYG-fg2bFlvmF57 Once September rains start, we will see how bad it gets. |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by Praxis758: 1:05pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
We too should build a dam along that River avenue Corridor to avoid high impact of destruction whenever Cameroon opens the Lagdo dam. 2 Likes |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by Kenneth4u205(m): 1:10pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
Why is Lagos not among the list ?. Lagos is supposed to be under the sea according to scientific forecast. 1 Like |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by gaby(m): 1:21pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
Cross River and Akwa Ibom won't be flooded before Edo? How?? |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by 377: 1:46pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
This is early warning gvt should do something urgent before the dam is opened in few days' time as stated. |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by crossfm: 2:38pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
Hehehe. Let people be prepared oh. |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by ElSudani: 2:40pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
Kenneth4u205: Geography is obviously not your forte. 1 Like |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by kenny714433(m): 3:04pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
That means if Cameroon wants to fight Nigeria, it doesn't even need to shoot a bullet. All it needs do is completely empties its dam and we die like flies. Just imagine what partial release of the water could cause 2 Likes |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by BigMamaNaija: 3:25pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
Last year's flood was massive despite the fact that the Cameroonians claimed the damn dam was not opened. How this year own go be as them don open mouth warn us ahead? E be things! 1 Like |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by fayomim: 3:35pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
Lokoja is in trouble |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by BigYash: 4:03pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
fayomim:Serious trouble |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by blueghost(m): 5:35pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
...Yet his concern is on Niger Junta |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by iHateFraudsters: 6:31pm On Aug 28, 2023 |
Enugu? Lol, very funny. |
Re: Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam by worksmart(m): 9:40am On Sep 04, 2023 |
Enugu is not low land so it won't be affected. But OP, where is your source? iHateFraudsters: |
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