TV

Germany and FAO Combat Flooding in Yobe and Adamawa States

Germany and FAO Combat Flooding in Yobe and Adamawa States

Stay informed and ahead of the curve! Follow AgriTalker on WhatsApp for real-time updates, breaking news, and exclusive agricultural content. Don't miss out – join now! Join AgriTalker Newspapers Channel

Afrimash.com-Nigeria
  • The FAO and German-funded initiative includes training disaster risk reduction committees, engaging volunteers to distribute early warning messages, and holding regular flood preparedness meetings across 18 communities in Yobe and Adamawa states.
  • The project aims to support 3,600 households with agricultural inputs such as seeds and fertilizers and 2,000 households with livestock feed, while also providing training on proper storage and utilization and identifying safe grounds for animal relocation.
  • Targeting six LGAs based on flood risk forecasts, the initiative aims to benefit 18 communities through direct early warning dissemination, dike construction, and the distribution of essential agricultural and livestock inputs to enhance resilience and safeguard livelihoods.

Germany and FAO Combat Flooding in Yobe and Adamawa States

Germany and FAO Combat Flooding in Yobe and Adamawa States

Afrimash.com-Nigeria

In recent years, Yobe and Adamawa states have faced frequent and devastating floods that severely affected agriculture, particularly in rural communities dependent on rain-fed farming.

These recurrent floods have led to significant damage to croplands, livestock, homes, and sanitation conditions, especially in areas along the Niger and Benue Rivers, where heavy rainfall and dam releases have caused extensive property damage and loss of life.

In the light of the 2023 flood forecast by the Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency, which identified high flood risks in many local government areas (LGAs) of Yobe and Adamawa states, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), with financial backing from the Government of Germany, has initiated a project to assist governments in safeguarding vulnerable households and communities.

The project aims to enhance resilience and reduce negative coping strategies through a multifaceted approach that includes household targeting, early warning dissemination, Dike construction, gutter cleaning, and the distribution of agricultural inputs and livestock feed.

RECOMMENDED  Wiltshire Farmer Joins Tractor Protest in London Over Threats to Food Security

Germany and FAO Combat Flooding in Yobe and Adamawa States

The core objective is Community Awareness and Preparedness.

Another objective is the formation and training of 17 disaster risk reduction committees in 18 communities across Yobe and Adamawa States.

Engagement of 90 community volunteers to disseminate 5,000 flyers and early warning messages, reaching 10,000 households is another objective.
Other objectives are;

  • Regular flood preparedness meetings and the creation of WhatsApp groups for continuous information sharing.
    Safeguarding Agriculture Production and Livelihoods:
  • Distribution of agricultural inputs (cowpea seeds, fertilizer, PIC bags) to 3,600 households.
  • Despite challenges such as flooding in Adamawa, there has been successful distribution of 3,600 bags of fertilizer and 7,200 PIC bags in both states.
    Protecting Livestock Livelihoods:
  • Provision of livestock feeds and fodder to 2,000 households.
  • Training beneficiaries on proper storage and utilization of these inputs.

Identification of 18 safe grounds for animal relocation in case of flooding and community sensitization on animal safety and disease prevention.

Afrimash.com-Nigeria

Germany and FAO Combat Flooding in Yobe and Adamawa States

The expected results are;

  • Direct dissemination of early warning information to 5,600 households and indirectly to 4,400 more.
  • Construction of Dikes and development of input-for-work modalities in 16 communities.
  • Distribution of agricultural inputs to 3,600 households and livestock feed to 2,000 households.

On Geographic Focus, the project targets six LGAs: Bade, Karasuwa, and Jakusko in Yobe State; and Fufore, Demsa, and Yola South in Adamawa State. These areas were selected based on the 2023 flood risk forecast, identifying them as highly probable or probable flood risk areas.

Eighteen communities within the selected LGAs will benefit from the project, including:

  1. Fufore LGA: Ribado, Rico, Dasin Hausa
  2. Yola South LGA: Njoboliyo, Rugange, Wauro Jabbe
  3. Demsa LGA: Mbula, Bilachi, Kwayine
  4. Bade LGA: Sugum, Karambanin Afuno, Bulaburin
  5. Jakusko LGA: Amshi, Dachia, Kattama
  6. Karasuwa LGA: Karasuwa Galu, Wachakal Ngurdi, Gadan Dinya
RECOMMENDED  Boosting Farming Productivity in Adamawa: SCL Trains MTG Leaders to Increase Yields by 30%

This collaborative effort aims to build resilience and provide critical support to communities vulnerable to the destructive impact of floods and ensuring the protection of both lives and livelihoods.

Germany and FAO Combat Flooding in Yobe and Adamawa States

Copyright 2024 AgriTalker. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from AgriTalker.

Follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Afrimash.com-Nigeria

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Afrimash.com-Nigeria