Nigeria may experience devastating floods this year as Cameroon is set to open the gates of the Lagdo dam.
Lagdo dam is located around Garou in northern Cameroon.
The dam is along the River Benue.
In a statement signed by Umar Salisu, the director of African Affairs in the Foreign Affairs ministry, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was asked to prepare proactive measures to mitigate the impact of the flooding.
The agency was also asked to sensitise Nigerians on the impending aftermath of opening the gates of the dam.
“I have the honour to inform that the Ministry is in receipt of a Note Verbale from the High Commission of the Republic of Cameroon informing that Cameroonian officials have resolved to open the flood gates of the Lagdo Dam on the Benue River in days ahead due to the heavy rainfall around the Dam catchment area in Northern Cameroon.
“According to the Note, it is pertinent to note that when the release of water becomes necessary, the authorities of the Lagdo Dam will be releasing only modulated variable small amount of water at a time in order to mitigate and avoid damages that the released water may cause along the River Benue basin in both Cameroon and in Nigeria.
“In view of the above, it would be appreciated if the esteemed Agency takes all the necessary proactive steps and actions that will mitigate the damage as well as sensitise the populace living in such areas for vigilance and all necessary precautions,” it added.
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