In response to avert casualties following flood alert, the Kogi State Government has called on residents in flood-prone communities to begin relocating to safer areas ahead of expected seasonal flooding.
The warning was issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, who noted that the state has a long history of flood-related destruction and displacement.
“We have had a terrible history of flood devastation over the last two decades. we urge people in flood-prone areas to vacate the danger zones to safer grounds,” Fanwo stated.
He acknowledged the emotional ties many have to their ancestral homes but urged that safety must take priority. “You have to be alive to stay in your ancestral homes. Let all of us commit to safety first,” he said.
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Fanwo assured the public that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is preparing to support displaced families.
He also appealed for support from the Federal Government, NGOs, and development partners, stressing that the scale of the threat requires a joint effort.
Community leaders, religious institutions, and civil society groups were also urged to help raise awareness and encourage early evacuation.
