Flooding: Ekiti govt allocates N88.3 million for dredging of high-risk zones

INVESTIGATION: Beautiful infrastructure but poor staffing, lack of drugs hinder PHC services in Borno communitiesMisunderstanding Africa in the global world of health, By Toyin FalolaHard hit by climate change, farmers in Nigeria’s ‘food basket’ face new foesINVESTIGATION: Beautiful infrastructure but poor staffing, lack of drugs hinder PHC services in Borno communitiesMisunderstanding Africa in the global world of health, By Toyin Falolahas approved N88.

The minister issued the warning at the official unveiling of the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook in Abuja. According to him, unlike the previous exercise, the government has earmarked sufficient funds for the dredging of all-flash points and high-risk flood canals and rivers, especially in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.

“The aforementioned changes, coupled with the devaluation of the naira and sharp increase in the exchange rate of dollar to naira, distorted major variables and assumptions upon which the approval of Mr Governor was granted,” Mr Olatunbosun said.

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