FG ADOPTS NATIONAL POLICY TO TACKLE FLOOD DISASTERS.

The Federal Government has adopted the National Flood Insurance Policy (NFIP) to address the growing threat of flood-related disasters across the country. 

The initiative was announced on Thursday in Abuja during the Technical Committee Meeting (TCM) on the Development of the National Flood Insurance Policy and Implementation Framework, by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Kambari, who was represented by the Deputy Director in the Department of Flood Erosion Control and Coastal Management, Kunle Awojemila.

Kambari explained that the policy, which aims to reduce the financial burden on governments and provide a financial safety net for individuals, businesses, and communities affected by flooding.

He added that the policy is a proactive response to the increasing frequency and severity of flooding in Nigeria, emphasizing that it will enable swift recovery from flood-induced losses and ensure long-term resilience.

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