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FG to Introduce National Flood Insurance Policy to Combat Perennial Flood Disasters
FG to Introduce National Flood Insurance Policy to Combat Perennial Flood Disasters
By: Michael Mike
The federal government has moved to combat the perennial flood disasters in the country with the development of the National Flood Insurance Policy and Implementation Framework.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Kambari said the government took the step in the light of the reoccurring flood disasters experienced almost yearly in the country, and proactive and sustainable approach towards flood risk management.
He made the revelation at the Technical Committee Meeting (TCM) on the Development of the National Flood Insurance Policy and Implementation Framework in Abuja, while also calling on stakeholders and communities to transit from taking reactive measures and be proactive in tackling flood risk.
Kambari explained that the establishment of a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as encapsulated in Berthing 4 of the National Erosion and Flood Control Policy (NEFCOP) stands as a cornerstone of this strategy.
He noted that the programme would provide financial resilience by offering a safety net for individuals, businesses, and communities, enabling swift recovery from flood-induced losses as well as alleviate government expenditure by reducing the fiscal burden on federal and state resources that are allocated for emergency relief and reconstruction.
He added that the programme would institutionalize risk-sharing and coordinated flood risk mitigation among the Federal, State, and Local Governments, as well as private sector stakeholders, particularly floodplain developers.
Kambari outlined the objective of the technical committee meeting to include taking comprehensive analysis into underlying causes of recent flood, engage with stakeholders as well as formulate policies that will craft a robust insurance policy that addresses the unique challenges posed by flooding in Nigeria and Implement Roadmap that will establish clear timelines, responsibilities, and monitoring mechanisms to translate policy into actionable outcomes.
The Permanent Secretary, while reiterating that the gathering is not only timely but critical, stressed that “as climate change, rapid urbanization, and land use pressures increase the frequency and severity of flood events across Nigeria, the need for a coordinated and sustainable approach to managing flood risks has become more urgent than ever. Our rural communities, coastal zones, and low income populations continue to bear the brunt of these disasters, with devastating economic, social, and environmental consequences”.
He added that: “The escalating frequency and severity of flood events demand immediate and decisive action. As participants in this TCM, your expertise, insights, and commitment are invaluable. Let us approach this task with unwavering commitment and purpose, knowing that the lives, livelihoods, and future resilience of our communities depend on the solutions we craft today.”
FG to Introduce National Flood Insurance Policy to Combat Perennial Flood Disasters
Four Soldiers Injured in Vehicle Accident on Mambilla Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Four Nigerian soldiers have sustained injuries in a vehicle accident on the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State.
The accident occurred on Thursday while the troops were moving across the mountainous terrain of the area, Zagazola reports.
The Emir of Mambilla, Dr. Shehu Audu Baju, was said to have personally joined in the rescue operation to ensure that the soldiers received prompt assistance.
Following the rescue, the injured personnel were evacuated to the 20 Battalion Barracks in Serti for urgent medical care.
Community members and traditional leaders in the area have expressed sympathy and prayed for the speedy recovery of the soldiers, while also calling for the safety of other security operatives on duty.
Four Soldiers Injured in Vehicle Accident on Mambilla Plateau
UKNIAF, NGF Advance Electricity Reform with Nationwide Workshop Series
By: Michael Mike
The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), in partnership with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) have wrapped up a major national initiative to support State-led electricity market reforms.
The State Learning Workshop Series focused on Electricity Market Development, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and energy modelling software.
Workshops in Lagos, Calabar, Kano and Jos have been successfully completed, drawing participants from all the 36 States and the FCT and setting a strong precedent for what lies ahead.
These sessions equipped policymakers, regulators and stakeholders with the tools to design robust, sustainable and investor-ready electricity markets at the State level, in line with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023.
Reflecting on the significance of this initiative, the Director-Legal/Head Power Desk at the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Mr. Chijioke Chuku,, stated that: “Nigeria’s electricity future depends on the capacity of our States to lead with vision, clarity, and technical precision. Through the workshop series, we are equipping States not just with knowledge, but with the confidence to take charge of their electricity markets. The NGF is proud to partner with UKNIAF in ensuring that the promise of the Electricity Act 2023 becomes a lived reality across the country.”
The sessions in the State Learning Workshops covered: The legal and regulatory pathways for setting up State Electricity Markets; Commercial models for private sector investment; Integration of State plans into Nigeria’s National IRP;
Practical training on the software platform for energy modelling.
The initiative drew from lessons learned in the course of UKNIAF’s work supporting the Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Oyo State Governments—early movers in electricity market development—in setting up their markets.
It also drew from experience gained in the course of UKNIAF providing technical support to the Federal Ministry of Power in drafting both the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Nigeria’s first National Integrated Resource Plan, both of which were approved very recently.
With States now empowered by the Electricity Act 2023, this series is a timely and strategic effort to ensure capacity, coordination, and sustainability in Nigeria’s decentralised energy landscape.
UKNIAF, NGF Advance Electricity Reform with Nationwide Workshop Series
Three killed, others injured in bandits’ attack on Zamfara community
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed three persons and injured three others in an attack on Galadi town, Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara.
Sources confirmed the incident saying the attack occurred at about 10:50 p.m. on Aug. 27.
The sources said the bandits stormed the town, shooting sporadically, which resulted in the deaths and injuries.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were mobilised to the scene. The corpses and injured victims were evacuated to Galadi Primary Health Care Centre for autopsy and treatment.
Meanwhile, a manhunt for the fleeing culprits has been intensified, as the bandits escaped before the arrival of the joint forces,” the sources said.
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