Environmental Activist Raises Alarm Over Flood Threat in Niger Delta

Environmental rights activist and National Coordinator of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice, Chief Mulade Sheriff, has called on governors of Niger Delta states to take urgent action ahead of the flooding predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet.

He made the call in a statement released to newsmen on Monday, warning that failure to prepare could lead to widespread destruction of lives, homes, farmlands and critical infrastructure across the region.

The environmental advocate identified Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers as states that should lead efforts to protect residents because they are among the worst affected by seasonal flooding.

Mulade urged the governors to work with federal agencies, emergency responders, local governments and community leaders to develop and implement effective flood mitigation plans.

His appeal comes as NiMet warns that heavy rainfall during the peak of the rainy season could trigger flash floods across 27 states, making early intervention essential to saving lives and property.

He also called for the evacuation of residents in high-risk communities, desilting of waterways and drainage channels, improved emergency response, and the provision of relief materials and medical support.