Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua
Northern senators have called on the Federal and Niger State governments to adopt a permanent solution to recurring flooding in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, warning that continued reliance on emergency relief measures would leave communities vulnerable to repeated disasters.
The senators, under the aegis of the Northern Senators’ Forum, made the demand on Wednesday in a statement signed by the Chairman of the forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, representing Katsina Central.
They specifically called for the development and implementation of a Shiroro Flood Management Master Plan to provide a coordinated and long-term response to flooding in the area.
According to the senators, the proposed master plan should include a scientifically determined flood-buffer operating strategy for the Shiroro, Kainji and Jebba dams, as well as a permanent flood forecasting and early-warning system supported by trained local volunteers downstream.
