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