Nigeria: NEC Approves N83.2bn to Tackle Flooding, Climate-Related Emergencies
The funding will support anticipatory interventions as agencies warn of severe flooding in 14,118 communities and more than 1,500 deaths over five years.
- On Thursday, the National Economic Council , chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, approved N83.2 billion for proactive interventions to mitigate flooding and climate-related disasters across Nigeria.
- Authorities identified 14,118 communities across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory as high-risk flood zones this year, following past disasters that killed over 1,500 people and displaced more than 1.4 million.
- Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State said the NEC approved 50 per cent of the N166.42 billion requested by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, with the Anticipatory Action Task Force managing the funds.
- Addressing the meeting, Shettima described the economy as "a workshop" where plans become institutions, emphasizing that government reform must deliver tangible benefits to ordinary Nigerians, particularly farmers and vulnerable groups.
- Forecasts from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency predict early-to-normal rainfall in the South and Middle Belt, while the Annual Flood Outlook by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency warns of severe flooding risks ahead.
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Nigeria: NEC Approves N83.2bn to Tackle Flooding, Climate-Related Emergencies
The National Economic Council has approved N83.2 billion for proactive interventions to mitigate flooding and other climate-related disasters across Nigeria, as authorities warn of severe flooding risks in 33 states and the FCT this year.
NEC approves N83.2bn to tackle flooding, climate emergencies
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N83.2 billion for interventions under the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) to mitigate the impact of flooding and other climate-related emergencies across the country. The approval was granted on Thursday at NEC’s 158th meeting in Abuja following a presentation by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning on the need for proactive measures against annual flooding, especially during…
NEC approves N83.2bn to tackle flooding, climate-related emergencies
The National Economic Council has approved N83.2 billion for proactive interventions to mitigate flooding and other climate-related disasters across Nigeria, as authorities warn of severe flooding risks in 33 states and the FCT this year.
FG Approves ₦83.2 Billion Flood Prevention Fund to Strengthen Nationwide Disaster Preparedness - Lagos Television
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the release of ₦83.2 billion from the Anticipatory Action Trust Fund to strengthen flood prevention efforts across Nigeria, marking a significant shift from reactive disaster management to proactive risk mitigation. The approval was granted during the NEC meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Council Chamber...
NEC approves release of over ₦83bn anticipatory action trust fund for flood response
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the release of over ₦83 billion under the Anticipatory Action Trust Fund (AATF) to address the recurring challenge of flooding across the country. The approval was granted at the NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Thursday. Addressing State House correspondents shortly after the meeting, the Governor of Cross River State, Bass…
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