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President Bola Tinubu has launched the Global Flood Disaster Management Project (GFDMP) to mitigate the effects of climate change and to improve long-term flood resilience in Nigeria.
President Tinubu stated that the GFDMP is a multi-year programme designed to move Nigeria from a reactive approach to floods to a proactive and preventive one.
Represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, at the launch of GFDMP yesterday in Abuja, Tinubu emphasised that the effects of climate change are continuous, and therefore, solutions that would be strategic, coordinated, and sustainable.
In a statement by the Head of Information, Ezeaja Ikemefuna, he said, “Resilience is not built in a moment, but through consistent investment, planning, monitoring, and innovation over time.
The Federal Government views this project as a major step in tackling climate-related disasters that ravage farmlands, displace families and cripple infrastructure nationwide.”
He highlighted that the four core pillars of the project are advanced early warning systems, flood-resilient infrastructure, capacity building and knowledge transfer, and community engagement and local participation.
He stated that the project would enhance forecasting capacity, introduce real-time monitoring, and deploy digital alert systems to give citizens and government more time to prepare and respond.
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President Tinubu revealed that “Nigeria is proud to be part of this global movement. Our government has already prioritised early warning systems, modern hydrological infrastructure, improved disaster-response coordination, and environmental protection”.
He added that the GFDMP would strengthen and accelerate these priorities, providing global expertise and technological support.
He pledged full cooperation, active participation, and unwavering commitment to ensuring that this multi-year programme reaches every community that needs it.
“The GFDMP gives us a roadmap. What we need now is collective will, consistent investment, and shared resolve.
As we launch this initiative, let us remember that flood resilience is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It is a responsibility we owe to our citizens today and to our children tomorrow,” he added.
On his part, the Director General, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Umar Mohammed, said that recent flood risk figures represent real families whose livelihoods have been disrupted.
He advised that proactive preparedness is far cheaper than emergency response.
