River Niger flood alert: NOA calls for immediate evacuation
— 31st August 2018
Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has alerted Nigerians, especially those living and operating along the banks and flood plains of the River Niger, of the need for immediate evacuation.
In a statement issued by the Head, Press Unit, Paul Odenyi, the Agency said the alert became imperative in the light of recent warnings by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA).
“The National Orientation Agency wishes to alert Nigerians, especially those living and operating along the banks and flood plains of River Niger, of possible flooding of the River Niger and the need for immediate evacuation of these areas.
“This alert has become necessary in the light of recent warnings by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), which has the responsibility of…
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