Following early indications that several States may suffer another heavy flooding in 2026, Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, directed States, National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, and the Anticipatory Action Task Force AATF, to swing mechanisms into action to prevent heavy loses
This followed reports that several States are already experiencing torrential downpour.
He, accordingly, asked the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and other relevant agencies to immediately review and update the budget in line with approved allocations, and establish clear priorities for implementation.
Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, said Shettima gave the directive during a meeting of the AATF at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Shettima insisted on a shift from reactive response to proactive preparedness, saying the direction of the administration of President Bola Tinubu leaves no room for ambiguity in combating
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