Flooding: Nigeria needs support from developed nations, says UN

The United Nations (UN) has called on the international community to help Nigeria to tackle flooding. 

Nigeria is experiencing its worst flooding in a decade.

According to the federal government, 603 persons have been confirmed dead, while about 2,504,095 others have been adversely affected.

In a series of posts via its Twitter page on Wednesday, the UN said Nigeria is experiencing the impact of climate change and needs support to adapt.

It added that the organisation and its partners are supporting the government with assessments and emergency response.

“Nigeria is experiencing the worst flooding, impacting more than 2.5 million people. Over 600 people have lost their lives. 1.3 million people have been displaced. Over 200,000 houses damaged,” the tweet reads.

“UN in Nigeria and NGO partners are supporting the government with assessments & emergency response. Food and Agriculture Organisation, Nigeria, is responding to priority food security & agricultural livelihood needs in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states and mobilizing resources to support flood-affected households & vulnerable communities.

“The World Food Programme, Nigeria, is on the ground providing food assistance to over 6,000 people affected by floods in Damaturu, Yobe state, which is one of the most flood-affected states in Nigeria.

“Nigeria needs urgent support from developed nations to adapt and mitigate climate change. The United Nations and partners are ready to work jointly with the Government to assess and propose preparedness and anticipatory actions to mitigate future crises from natural hazards, including floods.”