Local government
The Australian government is working with local councils and state governments to address the aftermath of the recent heavy rain, which has caused significant damage to the country's road network. Minister for Regional Development, Kristy McBain, stated that her government has provisioned $3 billion in response to the
Local government
Ugwuogo/Mbuluiyiukwu ward in Enugu east local government council of Enugu state has donated N20 million to support the 2023 governorship campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) candidate, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. The community leader, Hon. Joseph Ugwumba Agbo, made the pledge on behalf of the community,
Local government
The Human Rights, Liberty Access, and Peace Defenders' Foundation (HURIDE) and the South East Campaign for Democracy (CD) have donated 50 bags of rice to flood victims at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The groups called on other public-spirited individuals,
Local government
Flooding in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, has displaced thousands of people, including Abiye Bawa, an eight-month pregnant woman, who was forced to flee her community in September 2022. Now living in an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camp, she recently gave birth and relies on the healthcare services provided at the camp
Local government
The Nigerian Navy, in a bid to alleviate the suffering of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by flood in Rivers State, distributed relief items worth thousands of naira to over 5,000 victims in various communities in Ahoada Local Government Area. The relief items, which include food, medications, and other
Local government
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, speaking during the 11th Annual State Thanksgiving in Yenagoa, expressed his concern over the devastating flood disaster in Bayelsa State, stating that almost everyone in the state is effectively an Internally Displaced Person (IDP). He mentioned that he had already discussed the situation with President Muhammadu
Local government
Floods in Delta State, Nigeria, have severely impacted the lives of residents, including students and educators. The disaster has forced primary, secondary, and tertiary schools to shut down, with some schools in Isoko South and Patani Local Government Areas being specifically affected. The floodwaters have not only inundated schools but
Local government
Women farmers in Nasarawa State are reeling from an estimated N500 million in losses to flood, which has affected over 15,000 farmers across 13 local government areas. The flood has also hindered the socio-economic lives of these farmers, with many fearing hunger if no intervention comes their way soon.
Local government
Edo State has embarked on a significant initiative to boost its local economy, particularly in the agricultural sector, through a partnership with GIZ SEDIN. The Local Economic Development (LED) process, marked by the "LED-GETLOCAL" interactive session, aims to foster sustainable economic growth and development in three pilot Local
Local government
As Victoria's Bass Coast beaches suffer from coastal erosion, the State Government's inaction is putting dozens of homes at risk. The Bass Coast Council has called for urgent action, requesting the State Government to integrate climate change policy into Victoria's planning schemes and develop
Local government
Floodwaters have ravaged communities in Urhoboland, leaving hundreds of people displaced and without access to basic necessities. The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) has issued an urgent appeal to the Delta State Government to establish an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp and provide relief assistance to the affected communities. The UPU
Local government
The National Emergency Management Agency's (NEMA) North-East Zone has provided aid to 150 households displaced by floods in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe. According to Dr Mohammad Goje, Executive Secretary of Yobe Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the beneficiaries received food items, building materials, and mattresses.
