Bola Tinubu's government has been slow to respond to Nigeria’s recurring flood crises, leaving thousands of Nigerians either dead, displaced or destitute. Recent floods have wreaked havoc across the country, destroying homes, farmlands, and infrastructure. Yet, a comprehensive plan to mitigate these disasters and protect vulnerable communities remains lacking. This oversight by the Tinubu administration is proving to be a costly failure, leaving citizens at the mercy of increasingly violent weather patterns fueled by climate change.
While the floods are a natural disaster, the scale of devastation is increased by a lack of preparedness and coordination at the federal level. Communities along Nigeria's major rivers, from Benue to Niger, are continuously threatened by surging waters, yet the government's response is reactionary, inconsistent, and inadequate. Information is sparse, and early warning systems are almost non-existent, resulting in preventable deaths and suffering.
Nigeria has the resources and capacity to anticipate and manage flood risks. However, Tinubu's government must prioritise implementing effective flood management strategies, such as investing in better drainage systems, enhancing early warning mechanisms, and ensuring rapid and organised disaster response. The government must also take concrete steps towards climate adaptation, recognising that these floods are not anomalies but signs of an escalating climate crisis.
As Nigeria faces its worst flood season in over a decade, the need for decisive action couldn't be more pressing. Tinubu must lead a shift from passive response to proactive preparedness. The failure to protect citizens and safeguard infrastructure from predictable climate-induced disasters is not merely an oversight; it is a critical governance failure. Immediate and sustained action is essential not only to save lives and properties but also to build a more climate-resilient Nigeria capable of facing the increasingly severe challenges of the future.
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Harsh effects of climate change are evident. Tinubu's administration must prioritize infrastructure improvements, community education, and sustainable environmental practices to mitigate the impact of future flooding, ensuring resilience against climate change and safeguarding vulnerable populations.
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Nigeria has been having issues of floods for a very long time, the government should have funds to control the situation and prevents deaths occurring.
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Nigeria being one of the oil producers should weigh pros and cons in fossil fuels. The frequency of floods has increased as global warming increases.
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@tabitha_kimani Nigeria faces a crucial decision: while fossil fuels drive its economy, the rising frequency of floods due to global warming highlights the urgent need to diversify into renewable energy and enhance climate resilience.
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@munene_mugambi yes but the fossil fuel only benefit the few while the poor suffer the consequences of climate change.
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@tabitha_kimani they should stop the drilling of fossil fuel.
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It's time to reclaim our planet from pollution and not time to keep destroying it as we watch.
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@jane_wangui To do this, Immediate action is essential to preserve and restore our environment for future generations. For us all
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@jane_wangui yes we need to act first and stop destroying our planet.
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It's about time that all leaders focused on what is important for our future and work towards making the world a better place.
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@rosebellendiritu Yeah yeah, It's crucial for all leaders to prioritise actions that safeguard our future and strive towards making the world a better place for coming generations.
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@rosebellendiritu our leaders don't only talk about planting trees and ending of plastics but not about fossil fuel.
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Shame on him! For a long time have not seen him being committed towards any climate action!! Nigeria deserves better leadership.
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@gorffly_mokua don't know when one leader will just stand and talk about fossil fuel in Africa because I've never seen anyone talk about the effects.