Food Crisis Expected To Worsen As Floods Hit 10 States

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Severe flooding in northern Nigeria is raising concerns about an escalating food crisis, as the deluge devastates farmlands and impacts agricultural production. Agricultural experts and industry leaders are warning that without immediate and substantial intervention, the crisis may deepen…… CONTINUE READING

The floods have severely affected ten states: Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Nasarawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Zamfara, Yobe, Sokoto, and Kebbi, following heavy rains in the region.

Bello Yakazsi, an agricultural investor in Toro LGA, Bauchi State, has called for a national state of emergency in agriculture. He emphasized the urgency for government action to mitigate the impacts of this crisis. “We cannot control the forces of nature, but we must act decisively to prevent hunger and starvation,” Yakazsi said.

Continuous rainfall poses a serious threat to crops and farmland, leading to fears of poor harvests and food shortages. Farmers in Kano State, especially in areas predicted to be at high risk of flooding by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), are anxious as the rains persist.

Mallam Musa Sani, a farmer in Rimin Gado, expressed concern about the adverse effects of excessive rainfall on crop growth and potential crop loss due to flooding. “Too much rain hampers crop development, and we fear that a flood could devastate our harvests,” Sani said.

In Jigawa State, over 2,744 hectares of farmland have been destroyed, with floods affecting 12 LGAs. The state has reported significant economic losses and fatalities due to the floods. Dr. Haruna Mairiga of the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency indicated that the state has suffered over N1 billion in damages.

Farmers in Zamfara and Yobe states are also experiencing severe impacts. In Zamfara, recent heavy rains have affected numerous towns and villages, leading to substantial crop and property losses. The state SEMA has confirmed that the ongoing rains are worsening the situation.

Yobe State faces similar issues, with floods submerging towns and rice farms, threatening the livelihoods of local farmers. The United Nations Development Programme, Food and Agriculture Organisation, and other agencies have been urged to provide urgent assistance.

Nasarawa State has also been affected, with recent rains destroying several farmlands. The state’s All Farmers Association has called for government support to facilitate dry-season farming to mitigate the losses.

In Sokoto, floods have submerged farmlands in Tangaza, Gudu, and Gada LGAs, affecting hundreds of households. Farmers are pleading for government aid to address the disaster’s impact.

Despite efforts by Kaduna State to manage the situation, rice farmers are reporting significant losses. Muhammad Umar, Chairman of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria in Kaduna, remains hopeful that continued rains could benefit some crops but calls for more government support and the revival of the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme to ensure food security.

As the situation develops, collaborative efforts from government agencies, humanitarian organizations, and the private sector will be crucial to alleviating the crisis and supporting affected communities.

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