The Federal Government has urged state governments situated in flood-prone areas to take necessary measures to counteract the potential impact of the impending Lagdo Dam floodgate release.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, made this known after receiving an official alert from Cameroonian authorities regarding their intention to discharge water from the Lagdo Dam.
Dr. Edu stressed the importance of taking concrete actions and mobilizing rescue efforts to effectively mitigate the foreseen flooding consequences.