FAO, WFP & FG Launch Pilot Flood Simulation Drill in Adamawa

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Preparing Communities Before the Floods Hit

When it comes to disaster preparedness, being proactive saves lives. That’s exactly what’s happening in Kwanta Community, Numan LGA, Adamawa State, where the Federal Government, FAO, WFP, and other global partners are leading a five-day flood simulation drill to help communities brace for the 2025 rainy season.🚨

 What’s the Simulation All About?

This pilot anticipatory action simulation—held from 16 to 20 June 2025—is Nigeria’s first large-scale attempt to test early warning systems, community preparedness, and emergency coordination for flood disasters.

👥 Who’s Involved?

  • Federal Government of Nigeria
  • FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
  • WFP (World Food Programme)
  • OCHA (UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)
  • NEMA, NIHSA, NiMet, ADSEMA
  • Local governments of Numan & Lamurde

🗣 “It’s about getting ahead of the floods,” says Akeem Ajibola from WFP.
“We want communities to be ready—to act fast, protect lives, and safeguard livelihoods.”✅

 Goals of the Simulation

  • Test early warning tools & action protocols
  • Practise emergency response among stakeholders
  • Assess the viability of cash support & relocation schemes
  • Strengthen communication between local leaders, responders, and communities

💬 “Our goal is to prepare—not react. This simulation is a game changer,”
— Inna Binta Audu, Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs💸 

Real Support, Not Just Promises

This isn’t just a drill for the cameras. The Tinubu administration, backed by UN agencies, has identified vulnerable households to receive conditional cash transfers for safe relocation and post-flood recovery.

⚠️ “We have the data, the tools, and the commitment. We are prepared to act before disaster strikes.”
— Binta Audu

 ADSEMA: “A Step in the Right Direction”

Ciline Laori, Permanent Secretary of ADSEMA, praised the initiative:

🎯 “We will work with the federal government and development partners to implement safety protocols. Our people must move away from danger zones before it’s too late.”🗣️ What Local Leaders Are Saying

Chairmen of Numan and Lamurde LGAs, Bulus Daniel and Innocent Koto, applauded the initiative. They called on the federal government to:

  • Desilt River Benue
  • Construct buffer dams
  • Support long-term flood mitigation- 

                What Next?

Adamawa is just the beginning. The next stops for these simulations are Kogi and Bayelsa—states that also face recurring flood disasters. The bigger vision? A nationwide model for early, community-driven flood preparedness




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