FG Launches Flood Protection Pilot for 100,000 Riverine Households in 4 High-Risk States, as NEMA Partners PULA Advisors

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the risk of flooding through its Disaster Risk Reduction strategy, following a review of the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook.

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar Abubakar, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a two-day Technical Workshop on the Riverine Household Flood Protection Pilot Exercise.

The initiative is a partnership between NEMA and PULA Advisors. It will see 100,000 households benefit from the pilot phase in Anambra, Benue, Kebbi, and Kogi states all listed among the high-risk and most vulnerable states.

“This initiative also reflects the federal government’s commitment to strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction and NEMA’s strategic plan 2026-2029 also put priorities on early warning and disaster risk financing.

“The 2026 Annual Flood Outlook again lists about 23 states at high risk of flooding, and the four pilot are in the list of high risk and most vulnerable.