Nigeria: Federal Govt Denies Rumoured Release of Water From Lagdo Dam

Nigeria: Federal Govt Denies Rumoured Release of Water From Lagdo Dam

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has clarified that contrary to the rumours circulating in the media, the Cameroonian authorities have not released water from the Lagdo Dam.

Nigeria: FG debunks rumours of water release from Lagdo Dam - Worldstage

*Assures of ongoing flood preparedness WorldStage Newsonline– The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that water has been released from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, while reassuring Nigerians that the dam remains at a low level and poses no immediate flood threat. A statement released by the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, the Minister, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, confirmed that he p…

FG Denies Rumors Of Lagdo Dam Water Release,

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has officially refuted circulating media rumors claiming that Cameroon has released water from the Lagdo Dam. In a statement signed by Permanent Secretary Richard Pheelangwah on Monday, 7th July 2025, the Ministry confirmed that no water release has occurred. The Minister Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev was quoted to personally communicated with the Lagdo Dam Manager, who reported the dam’…

No water has been released from Lagdo Dam, FG confirms - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

By Stella Odueme The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation wishes to state that the Cameroonian authorities have not released water from the Lagdo Dam, contrary to the rumours circulating in the media. The Minister, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, on Monday had direct communication with the Lagdo Dam Manager, Mr. Ahmad Bivoung, who confirmed that the dam is currently at a low level of 2.06 meters and no water has been released. A…