August 25, (THEWILL) — The Yobe State Government has outlined measures being implemented to cushion the impact of the 2025 flooding, which displaced several communities and destroyed homes across the state.
Addressing newsmen on Monday, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Goje Mohammed, said the government had developed a robust readiness plan to address, mitigate, and reintegrate victims of the disaster.
He explained that Governor Mai Mala Buni had provided clear policy direction and demonstrated strong political will by mobilising resources on time and ensuring that life-saving interventions were not delayed.
“On August 15, a flash flood in Potiskum LGA affected 21 settlements across five wards, displacing 1,261 households (12,470 individuals). Within hours of the incident, emergency measures were activated, including wet feeding for displaced families, temporary shelters, medical support, and rapid needs assessments.
“Even though 85% of the houses were mud structures and heavily damaged, families quickly received relief supplies, healthcare, and reintegration assistance,” Mohammed stated.
He added that on August 17, in Nangere LGA, following distress calls from Garin Kolo and Ajim communities, SEMA deployed field teams and volunteers to assist 550 households (2,937 individuals).
“Emergency measures included sandbagging and embankment construction, food aid, safe water provision, and sanitation kits to avert disease outbreaks,” he said.
Mohammed stressed that the government’s swift responses underscored its proactive and people-centred disaster management approach.
“These responses send a clear message: under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, Yobe State Government is proactive, coordinated, and people-centred in its disaster management approach, combining vision, preparedness, and swift action to safeguard lives and livelihoods,” he added.
He also acknowledged the roles of federal agencies, ministries, departments, and non-governmental organisations in supporting the state’s flood response efforts.
