The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has launched a $500 million fundraising campaign for the Global Flood Disaster Management Project (GFDMP).
Tagged Stay Afloat, the initiative aims to strengthen early-warning systems, expand resilient infrastructure, build technical capacity, and enhance community engagement in flood-prone areas.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said floods have become global threats with far-reaching implications for human security, agricultural productivity, economic stability, and sustainable development.
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He noted that Nigeria continues to record annual losses from recurrent flooding—including destroyed farmlands, damaged bridges and roads, and widespread displacement—worsened by climate change.
Kyari said the GFDMP will introduce modern forecasting tools, real-time monitoring networks, and digital alert systems to help communities prepare adequately for emergencies.
He added that the project would also support the development of resilient infrastructure, such as reinforced drainage channels, river embankments, wetland restoration, and improved urban planning.
Earlier, NIHSA Director-General, Umar Mohammed, said flood statistics represent real families whose livelihoods have been disrupted, adding that preparedness remains far less costly than emergency response.
Mohammed said the fundraising drive aligns with the National Flood Emergency Preparedness Framework and Nigeria’s climate-resilience agenda. He stressed the need to prioritise early-warning systems and community-based infrastructure to minimise future losses.
The DG warned that building flood resilience requires sustained investment from government, the private sector, development partners, and philanthropists. He assured donors of transparency and strong legislative oversight in the use of funds.
Chairman of the House Committee on Hydrological Services, Dr. Pascal Agbodike, reaffirmed legislative support for the initiative, while Chairman of the NIHSA Board, Prof. Salihu Mustapha, emphasised that flood management is a shared responsibility involving government, communities, and the private sector.
He urged citizens to actively contribute to prevention efforts.
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