2023 Nigeria floods

Starting in March 2023, Nigeria experienced a series of flooding events that led to nationwide disruptions, but with concentrated economic effects in southern Nigeria. The increased flood season was first predicted by a seasonal report in January 2023 by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicted an early start of rains Quotes With this year’s rainy season already gaining momentum, time is beginning to run out. Yet there is still a chance for the authorities to put in place comprehensive disaster risk preparedness plans to protect lives and livelihoods. As the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency have already issued warnings of severe flooding, there is an urgent need for the government to act in a timely manner to protect human rights,” said Isa Sanusi, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria. Our investigation shows that the devastating impacts of last year’s floods entrenched existing inequalities, plunging already poor people into greater poverty. The destruction of crops impacts food security, as most of the farmers who lost their produce were not offered any seeds or other agricultural support from the government that could have aided their recovery. Without access to these resources, farmers will struggle to restore their previous levels of productivity and may not be able to meet the food demands of the country,” said Isa Sanusi. External links Category:Floods in Nigeria Category:2020s in Nigeria Category:2023 floods