Benue State takes proactive measures against imminent flooding.

The Benue State Government says it is taking proactive measures to address potential flooding caused by the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. 

Despite the Federal Ministry of Water Resources dismissing reports of water release from the dam, the state government is sensitizing residents through radio jingles and preparing for possible flooding.

The Information officer of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), Terna Ager, says that efforts are underway to alert the public through radio jingles, while stakeholders will meet to discuss flood mitigation strategies. 

Ager said the government is working to ensure that residents are prepared and that the effects of flooding are minimized, noting that the Minister of Water Resources, Professor Joseph Utsev, had earlier dismissed reports that Cameroon has released water from the Lagdo Dam, but the Benue State Government is not taking any chances.

Ager emphasized that the government is taking a proactive approach to flood preparedness, demonstrating its commitment to protecting the lives and property of its citizens.

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