The Nigerian Institution Of Estate Surveyors And Valuers has asked that government at all levels be more proactive in mitigating future occurrences of flooding.
Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the institution said it is worried at the numbers of affected States and displaced people, with some having lost their lives and properties.
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The federal government had warned state and local government areas to prepare for flooding that could last until the end of November.
Floods in the country have affected 27 states since February this year
It further worsened, with the number of fatalities and displacements increasing over the last week.
On 16th October, Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development , Sadiya Umar Farouq, reported that 603 people have now died in floods in the country since February this year.
The Institution Of Estate Surveyors And Valuers has indicted state governments over their lack of preparedness.
They request that residents be sufficiently educated on climate change and their roles in creating a safer environment.
Incidents of flooding in recent years have been devastating and continue to pose a serious challenge to food production, food security, and livelihoods.
The institution has advised that proactive utilisation of geographical information systems and metrological data to improve early warning systems and reduce people’s exposure to flood risk, is highly needed at this time.
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