{"id":2155,"date":"2024-11-24T17:35:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T17:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/?p=2155"},"modified":"2025-04-09T21:33:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T20:33:53","slug":"sinking-homes-and-farmlands-climate-crisis-worsens-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/sinking-homes-and-farmlands-climate-crisis-worsens-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinking Homes and Farmlands: Climate Crisis Worsens in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\"><em>The flood, which began in early October, forced farmers to prematurely harvest crops in an effort to salvage what they could, rather than face total losses. The water level is now gradually subsiding.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Edited by Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi and Kevin Woke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flood-Taking-over-church20241101-WA0003.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Community Church submerged in floodwaters in Arukwo village, highlighting the devastating impact of flooding on rural communities in Nigeria. Captured by Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa, this image draws attention to climate change and the need for disaster resilience.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flooded Community Church in Arukwo Village \u2013 Emughedi Arthur Photography for The Colonist Report Africa\/November 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Arukwo is one of the communities in the Abua\/Odual Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State, <a href=\"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/guide\/axes\/abua-odual-rivers\/\">located<\/a> 65 kilometres away from Port Harcourt, the state capital. Residents of Arukwo, a small village in Nigeria\u2019s Rivers State, have been devastated by flooding that has overtaken their farmlands and disrupted their livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The farming community, known for its locally owned rubber tree plantations, is still struggling to recover from the flood that began in October, which is now gradually subsiding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Government documents and records obtained by <em>The Colonist Report Africa<\/em> reveal that the Federal Government established the &#8220;National Humanitarian Development Peace Framework for 2021\u20132025&#8221; to provide humanitarian support, enhance disaster preparedness, and promote peacebuilding in Nigeria. The framework addresses challenges such as flooding and the well-being of vulnerable communities. Key actions outlined include early warning systems, timely evacuations, and structural measures to mitigate the impact of disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><iframe title=\"Arukwo village, Nigeria\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Arukwo%20village%2C%20Nigeria&amp;t=m&amp;z=10&amp;output=embed&amp;iwloc=near\" aria-label=\"Arukwo village, Nigeria\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earth.google.com\/web\/search\/Arukwo+village,+Nigeria\/@4.85893658,6.61630662,10.70398152a,1885.68778103d,35y,0h,0t,0r\/data=CiwiJgokCR6uCpwPdRNAEduSmoYKahNAGWqR4PJBgRpAIR4XZF_wbBpAQgIIATIpCicKJQohMUdHR1ZlRTJHeW00clVjSFNiZHFMRkNjQW9iczhEQ2g4IAE6AwoBMEICCABKCAid_ZvrARAB\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"453\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Arukwo-satellite.png?resize=1024%2C453&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Google Earth satellite image of Arukwo, Nigeria, showing the impact of flooding and climate change&quot;\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Earth satellite image of Arukwo village, Nigeria\/Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi for The Colonist Report Africa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">According to the framework, the government aims to safeguard lives, property, and infrastructure by building resilience in vulnerable areas through early risk assessments, community-focused emergency alerts, and effective coordination among stakeholders. The strategy also prioritizes the most vulnerable groups by providing lifesaving interventions such as access to water, food, shelter, non-food items (NFIs), health services, education, psychosocial support, and protection measures to improve physical and mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">However, findings by <em>The Colonist Report<\/em> reveal that the residents of Arukwo in Abua\/Odual Local Government Area have received little or no government support to mitigate the impact of the flooding, which continues to affect their livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the government agency responsible for monitoring flooding, has alerted Nigerians about the worsening situation. As of November 24, the agency\u2019s 2024 flood alert dashboard <a href=\"https:\/\/nema.gov.ng\/flood-alert-2024\/\">reported<\/a> that flooding has affected 11,682 people in Rivers State and displaced 287 individuals across 1,005 households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When&nbsp;<em>The Colonist Report Africa<\/em>&nbsp;attempted to use satellite imagery to gather visual data of the submerged areas in the village after leaving the community, the acquired images were obscured by cloud cover. This suggests that the clouds obstructed ground visibility. Since many satellites capture images in the visible light spectrum (similar to human vision), clouds can obscure ground details, making it difficult or impossible to observe what lies beneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flooded-Community-farmland_2024-10-26_115657.png?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Flooded farmland in Arukwo Village, Nigeria, showcasing the impact of severe flooding on agriculture and rural communities. Captured by Faith Imbu on 26 October 2024 for The Colonist Report Africa\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flooded farmland in Arukwo Village \u2013 Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on 26 October 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Devastating Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This isn\u2019t the first time the community has faced flooding. Since 2012, residents have endured periodic floods, with 2022 being the worst year, according to several residents who spoke with <em>The Colonist Report Africa<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Queeen-scaled.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Queen Godspower heading to her farm in Arukwo village\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report on October 26, 2024\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Queen Godspower in Arukwo village\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report on October 26, 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Queen Godspower, a pregnant farmer, was seen heading to her farm and told <em>The Colonist Report Africa<\/em>, \u201cI\u2019ve been waiting for a boat, but everyone is using theirs to get to their farms.\u201d Despite her pregnancy, she often has to swim to her crops as the flood threatens to destroy them. \u201cSwimming to the farm is very tiring, especially in this condition. My cassava isn\u2019t even ready to harvest, but I have no choice,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Before-Flood_20241026_100250-scaled.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arukwo Baptist Church in Nigeria, captured before being overtaken by floodwaters. Taken by Faith Imbu on October 26, 2024, for The Colonist Report Africa, highlighting rural vulnerability to floods.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arukwo Baptist Church before being taken over by floodwaters\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on October 26, 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Village-submerging-scaled.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A rural compound in Arukwo Village, Nigeria, slowly being overtaken by floodwaters as of October 26, 2024. This image, taken by Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa, shows the escalating effects of flooding on local communities.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flood water gradually engulf a rural compound in Arukwo Village\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on October 26, 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">As of October 20 2024, when The Colonist Report Africa visited the village, many areas of the community including farmlands have been submerged by flood and the flood was gradually taking over community roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Three days after we visited the community, we received a call from our source that the flood has covered everywhere, boats are the only option to access other parts of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1024\" width=\"462\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Planted-SEED_20241026_094839.jpg?resize=462%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Emughedi Arthur's Castor seed\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Emughedi Arthur&#8217;s Castor seed\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"462\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Farmalnd-flooded2.jpg?resize=1024%2C462&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Flooded farmland in Arukwo Village \u2013 Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on 26 October 2024\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Emughedi Arthur Flooded farmland in Arukwo Village \u2013 Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on 26 October 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1024\" width=\"462\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Date-Planted-seed.jpg?resize=462%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Emughedi Arthur documented the dates he planted his crops before the flood in Arukwo\/Faith Imbu For The Colonist Report Africa\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Emughedi Arthur documented the dates he planted his crops before the flood in Arukwo\/Faith Imbu For The Colonist Report Africa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In 2023,&nbsp; Emughedi Arthur planted&nbsp; 250 palm trees. It was a good time to do it because there was no flooding.&nbsp; He was still recovering from the shock of the 2022 flood, which wiped out all his crops and left him with nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In June 2024, he kept going, planting 33 more trees. But then, things took a sad turn. Arthur told The Colonist Report Africa in a sorrowful voice that the flood in October 2024 came and washed away all two hundred and eighty-three pups trees, along with his plantain and cocoa crops.The situation left him utterly disheartened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">I bought each pup palm tree for N4500,\u201d Arthur told The Colonist Report Africa, while pointing to his several cocoyam, pumpkin leaves, cocoa, and cassava crops that had already been taken over by flood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">He continued in a sorrowful voice: \u201cOnce water covers these young nursing palm trees, it stops their growth and kills the trees. After investing thousands and millions of naira, I end up losing everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Village-submerging-scaled.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A rural compound in Arukwo Village, Nigeria, slowly being overtaken by floodwaters as of October 26, 2024. This image, taken by Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa, shows the escalating effects of flooding on local communities.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flood water gradually engulf a rural compound in Arukwo Village\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on October 26, 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Elizabeth Emughedi, another farmer, also prematurely harvested her cassava crops. She said she had to harvest the crops to avoid damage from flooding. She told The Colonist Report Africa that the flood had ruined her crops and she got less cassava than she would have if she had waited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Arukwo-community-rier-ways.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arukwo community rier ways\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa\/February 2024.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arukwo community river ways\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa\/February 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In the past, the fishers from Arukwo village would grab their fishing nets and boats and head over to the nearby river to catch some fish and earn a living. However, things have changed now. The recent flood has caused the water level in the river to rise significantly, making fishers&nbsp; too scared to go fishing because of the high and treacherous water conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/George-Allen-scaled.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"George Allen in his hometown, Arukwo in Abua\/Odual LGA\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on October 26 2024\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">George Allen in his hometown, Arukwo in Abua\/Odual LGA\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on October 26 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cThe tide is so high, it\u2019s dangerous to fish, and even my house is flooded,\u201d said&nbsp; George Allen, a fisherman who has been frustrated with the entire flooding situation. He fears that with the increase of the flood would take over his home and render him homeless. &#8220;I&#8217;m looking for a place where my family can stay.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">He&#8217;s worried that the rising floodwaters will take over his home, leaving him and his family without a place to live. He&#8217;s desperately searching for a place for his family to stay. &#8220;I&#8217;m looking for a place where my family can stay,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">As a small village, many residents make a living by fishing and farming. They grow crops and catch fish, then sell them at nearby markets. But lately, things have been tough. Floods ruined the crops, forcing farmers to harvest them early, and killed the fish in the river. This has made it really hard for the small traders who depend on selling fish and crops to make a living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Dokubo, a businesswoman, has been having a hard time getting fish from the fishers. She says the flood has made it tough for her to get to the riverside, where she usually meets with them to buy fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&#8220;The river is too high; I can\u2019t reach the fishermen now,\u201d she told The Colonist Report Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Arukwo-Community-Road_20240217_145655.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arukwo Community Road\/ Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on 17 February 2024\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arukwo Community Road\/ Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on 17 February 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<b>Has community receive Relief support<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Nigerian government&#8217;s &#8220;National Humanitarian Development Peace Framework for 2021-2025&#8221; stated the protection of individuals and the provision of relief supplies to victims of flooding. However, residents in Arukwo\u2019s flood-affected village told The Colonist Report Africa that since the last flood in 2022, they have only received a meager bag of rice as assistance. These bags are not even the standard 50kg size,&nbsp; said Umeoogh Sunday, a community resident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Sunday used to own his own house before the 2022 flood, but the flood destroyed his house and his 5-hectare cassava and plantain farm. He has since become a tenant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Arthur, the farmer who claimed to have lost more than 300 hectares of farmlands to flooding since 2022, said the villagers has&nbsp; not received any tangible help from NGOs or the government since the flood started in the year 2024. He went on to say he was lucky to be among the villagers that receive rice in 2023 from the former Minister of Environment, after they were affected by the 2022 flood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Imaoghaagh Tom, another resident, shared that he did not benefit from the 2023 rice distribution. \u201cThe rice was not enough, and some of us didn\u2019t get anything. Since the 2024 flood started, I\u2019ve received no assistance,\u201d he said. Tom recalled that during the 2022 flood\u2014the worst they had experienced\u2014the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) provided his community with a speedboat to help transport students, workers, and residents through the flooded area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Documents reviewed by <em>The Colonist Report Africa<\/em> show that seven Local Government Areas (LGAs)\u2014Kumbotso, Warawa, Takai, Karaye, Gwale, Degema, and Ahoada West\u2014were each allocated \u20a6250 million for earth dam construction to support water supply development. The investment aims to improve water management and agriculture in flood-affected communities, yet Arukwo villagers feel left behind as they continue to endure the aftermath of recurrent flooding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><i>Despite the high impact of&nbsp; flooding, Abua\/Odual is one of the marginalised communities in Nigeria that has seen low government support to reduce the impact of flooding. An analysis of the three-year budget flood management and support between federal and state governments budget allocation&nbsp; shows the community has had little allocation.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Prompt-Engineering-Info.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><i>The 2021 Nigerian budget directs substantial funds to tackle flooding, erosion, and infrastructure needs in Rivers State. Key projects include \u20a650 million for Phase 2 of Buguma&#8217;s flood control, \u20a6100 million for land reclamation in Degema, and \u20a6200 million for ecological remediation in Ogu Town. Other initiatives cover road and drainage improvements, including \u20a6100 million for the Ogu-Bolo road and \u20a640.99 million for drainage in Ikwerre LGA. Water infrastructure also sees investment, with \u20a690 million allocated to complete the Abonema water project, alongside others in Krakrama and Agbonchia, aiming to boost resilience and public health.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2022 iNFOGRAPHY\/Chatgpt\/ Prompt engineer: Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/2022 budget: chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/budgetoffice.gov.ng\/index.php\/resources\/internal-resources\/budget-documents\/2022-appropriation-amended\/viewdocument\/36\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">2022 Appropriation<\/a> Amendment prioritizes flood, erosion, and drainage projects across Nigeria. Key allocations include \u20a645.7 million for channelization in Kaduna South, and a significant \u20a6200 million for flood control in Edo\u2019s Esan South East LGA. Rivers State communities receive varied allocations, with \u20a656.3 million each for Abuloma and Tende Ama, and \u20a66.8 million for Abua\/Odual erosion control. Additional funds target Bayelsa\u2019s Kpansia at \u20a628.2 million and Anambra\u2019s Obosi at \u20a673.2 million. National initiatives include \u20a675 million for disaster risk management and \u20a620 million for early warning systems under the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2022\/Infographic by Gemini\/ Prompt engineer: Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In its 2022 budget totaling \u20a6483.17 billion, Rivers State has earmarked funds for critical statewide flood and erosion management projects. Key initiatives include \u20a620 million for general flood and erosion management, \u20a640.4 million for monitoring flooding across the state\u2019s 23 LGAs, and \u20a6200 million for canal desiltation. These efforts are part of broader capital allocations targeting infrastructure resilience and environmental safety across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gemini-Infographic-for-The-Colonist-Report-Africa.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gemini Infographic for The Colonist Report Africa\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Rivers State\u2019s 2023 budget, totaling \u20a6555.6 billion, directs significant funding towards flood control and disaster preparedness. Statewide flood mitigation efforts include \u20a617.7 million for erosion control, \u20a65 million for public awareness campaigns, and \u20a63 billion for disaster management training across all LGAs. Key allocations for Abua\/Odual LGA include \u20a6500 million for flood-resistant road construction on the Abua-Degema-Emoh route and \u20a666 million for the Agada I-Agada II road. This budget reflects Rivers State\u2019s commitment to addressing environmental challenges in flood-prone regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2024-Rivers-Infor-budget.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2024 Rivers Infographic budget by Chatgpt\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Rivers State Government also allocated \u20a6800.39 billion for the 2024 fiscal year, prioritizing flood and erosion control. Key allocations include \u20a641.24 million for general flood and erosion control, \u20a611 million for constructing waterways, \u20a622 million for the Stormwater Canal at GPH Phase 1A in Port Harcourt, and \u20a65.6 million for bulk storm water drainage infrastructure. Additionally, the Rivers West Senatorial District receives \u20a625.76 billion, with \u20a6186.39 million earmarked for ABUA\/ODUAL and \u20a6115.33 million dedicated to ABUA. The budget reflects the state\u2019s commitment to infrastructure and environmental resilience amidst increasing flood threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Premature-cassave-uprooted-scaled.jpeg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Premature cassave uprooted to avoid being destroyed by flood\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on October 26, 2024.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Premature cassave uprooted to avoid being destroyed by flood\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on October 26, 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><b>When Climate Migration Strikes: Who Pays the Price?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Imoghaaph Tom&#8217;s home and farmland in the Arukwo community suffer severe flooding everytime the community suffers from flooding. Each time the flood comes, he\u2019s forced to leave his ancestral home of economic trees and plants and gardens, tombs of loved ones, and move into town, waiting for the flood to subside.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">His 2-hectare farm, where he grows coconut, plantain, cassava, and peppers, was devastated by the 2022 flood. His cassava crop was particularly affected, leaving the soil unsuitable for replanting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thecolonistreport.com\/Africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dry-farmland.jpg?w=1110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dry farmland in Arukwo village on February 17, 2024\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dry farmland in Arukwo village on February 17, 2024\/Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;When The Colonist Report visited the community in early February 2024, the community was dry, but residents continue to live in fear of future floods\u2014an incident that has now fully manifested.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Love Akari, a long-time resident, remembers when flooding was less frequent and less destructive. But now he says, \u201cThe floods destroy homes, farmland, and crops, keeping my grandchildren from going to school.\u201d The first major flood he recalls was in 1969, followed by another in 2012. The flooding returned in 2018, and in 2022, it reached a devastating peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The impact of the 2022 flood extended to the local health workers. Nurse Adiseph Wilson, a lab technician, told The Colonist Report Africa that the flood brought an influx of patients to the clinic, many suffering from mosquito bites and snake encounters. \u201cDuring that period, we treated many for mosquito-related illnesses and reptiles bites,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Farmer Gabriel lost his home and his 6-hectare farm. He and his family now struggle to survive without any support from NGOs or the government. \u201cLife has not been easy for us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The flooding continues to disrupt education. Christian Trustful, a student at the local secondary school, failed his exams after the flood forced his school to close. When classes resumed, the school combined two terms of lessons into one, making it impossible for him to keep up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Kakimun Catherine, a woman with special needs, who relied on her children\u2019s help to sell farm produce at the market. But the 2022 flood wiped out her farm, leaving her struggling to feed her family. \u201cNo assistance has come from the government or NGOs,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For Raymond John, a fisherman and father of eight, life changed after the 2012 flood, when the flood brought crude oil spills into the river and killed fish. \u201cBefore, a small pond would give us plenty of fish, but since 2012, it\u2019s become hard to catch anything.\u201d Like others in his community, Raymond has received no compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The people of Arukwo live in constant uncertainty, with few resources and little help to face the yearly floods that continue to reshape their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><b>Other Government support<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Colonist Report Africa reached out to NEMA&#8217;s Head of Media, Manzo Ezekiel, to discuss the agency&#8217;s support for flood-affected communities in Rivers State. Ezekiel stated that the state has received federal government funds to address flood-related challenges. He further explained that if these resources are insufficient or become overwhelmed, the state should submit a formal request to NEMA for additional assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">While working on our report, we came across <a href=\"https:\/\/nema.gov.ng\/nema-delivers-11200-litres-of-liquid-gel-fertilizer-to-the-river-state-government-for-distribution-to-farmers-impacted-by-the-2018-flood-disaster\/\">a statement<\/a> from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) indicating that it had delivered 11,200 litres of liquid gel fertiliser to the Rivers State Government for distribution to farmers affected by the 2018 flood disaster. According to NEMA, the handover occurred at the Rivers State Emergency Management Warehouse, located at the CEDSI Warehouse off Abuloma Road, on October 31, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">We were unable to get a response from local government authorities in the affected communities. We will update our report if and when they provide comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Additional reporting by Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This report is owned by The Colonist Report and The Colonist Report Africa. No part or full should be republished without permission from the editor. 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