Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) blames State Governments, Developers for ignoring flood warnings
Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency on Monday blamed state governments, estate developers and other individuals for floods which have recently plagued different parts of the country.
“State governments, individuals, estate developers have not taken heed to our predictions. If they have done so we won’t be witnessing what is happening today. Response to our predictions are not encouraging,” he lamented.When questioned on roles played by the NIHSA to curb flooding following their predictions, Nze said the role of his agency is to merely advise and not enforce.
“Whatever we do, we bring in different authorities that are in charge of enforcement. Ministry of urban planning, regional planning, environment, and others, are pre-informed.Nze also blamed flooding on poor urban planning, and lack of drainages.
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