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NEC Approves N83.2bn for Flood, Climate Emergency Response NEC Approves N83.2bn for Flood, Climate Emergency Response Environment By Online Editor On Jun 19, 2026 By Rasheeda Hamidu The National Economic Council approved N83.2 billion in Abuja to mitigate flooding and climate-related emergencies across Nigeria through funding for federal and state emergency management agencies. The approval was announced on Thursday by Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, while briefing journalists after the National Economic Council meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Bagudu said the intervention would strengthen the capacity of the National Emergency Management Agency and State Emergency Management Agencies to respond to flooding and other climate-related emergencies across the country. NatureNews notes that Nigeria faces increasing flood risks linked to extreme rainfall, with official flood outlooks repeatedly identifying hundreds of communities across multiple states as vulnerable to seasonal flooding. According to the National Economic Council, N45 billion was approved for the National Emergency Management Age…

Nigeria: NEC Approves N83.2bn to Tackle Flooding, Climate-Related Emergencies [Premium Times] The National Economic Council has approved N83.2 billion for proactive interventions to mitigate flooding and other climate-related disasters across Nigeria, as authorities warn of severe flooding risks in 33 states and the FCT this year.

NEC Approves N83.2bn To Mitigate Impact Of Flooding, Climate-related ... * Assures Nigerians of possible release of additional funds after assessment of flood threats nationwide Deji Elumoye in Abuja The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday rose from its monthly meeting with an approval of the sum of N83.2 billion for the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of anticipated flooding and other climate-related emergencies across the country. This is coming just as the Chairman of the Council, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, called on states to work with the Federal Government in resolving the logistical and compliance barriers that prevent farm produce from reaching international markets. The approval of the N83.2 bilion intervention funds at the 158th meeting of NEC followed a presentation to Council by the Minister of State, Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, on the need to proactively address issues associated with flooding across Nigeria, particualrly during the rainy season. In addition, the council noted the importance of the AATF in addressing disasters and emergencies across the country, underscoring t…

NEC approves N83.2 billion to tackle flood emergencies across Nigeria ... Emeka Onyeks 3 min read The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday approved N83.2 billion to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding and other climate-related emergencies across the country. The council, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, approved the fund as part of its Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) interventions, according to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President). The approval comes amid a report released by theCoalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), which states that Nigeria and other African countries lose an estimated $12.7 billion annually due to disaster-related damage to infrastructure and buildings. According to the statement, Vice President Shettima and NEC members, comprising state governors, noted the presentation by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, on the AATF interventions during the council’s 158th meeting. The council noted the importance of the AATF in addressing disasters and emergencies across the country. It also …

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NEC approves N83.2 billion to tackle flooding, climate-related emergencies Kashim Shettima The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N83.2 billion for the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of anticipated flooding and other climate-related emergencies across the country. This is just as Chairman of the Council, Vice President Kashim Shettima, called on states to work with the federal government in resolving the logistical and compliance barriers that prevent farm produce from reaching international markets. The approval of the N83.2 billion intervention funds on Thursday at the 158th meeting of NEC followed a presentation to the council by the Minister of State, Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, on the need to proactively address issues associated with flooding across Nigeria, particularly during the rainy season. In addition, the council noted the importance of the AATF in addressing disasters and emergencies across the country, underscoring the fact that NEC cannot continue to be seen as always taking reactionary measures with regard to emergency and disaster management. Speaking at the meet…

Tinubu Govt Approves N83.2bn To Tackle Flooding, Climate-related ... The National Economic Council (NEC) led by Vice President Kashim Shettima has approved the sum of N83.2 billion for the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of anticipated flooding and other climate-related emergencies across the country. This is just as VP called on states to work with the Federal Government in resolving the logistical and compliance barriers that prevent farm produce from reaching international markets. According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, the senior special assistant to the president on media & communications, the intervention funds was approved on Thursday at the 158th meeting of NEC following a presentation to Council by the Minister of State, Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, on the need to proactively address issues associated with flooding across Nigeria, particualrly during the raining season. In addition, the Council noted the importance of the AATF in addressing disasters and emergencies across the country, underscoring the fact that NEC cannot continue to be seen as always taking reactionary measures with regar…

Nec Approves N83.2bn to Mitigate Impact of Flooding, Climate-related ... June 18, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N83.2 billion for the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of anticipated flooding and other climate-related emergencies across the country. This is just as Chairman of the Council, Vice President Kashim Shettima, called on states to work with the Federal Government in resolving the logistical and compliance barriers that prevent farm produce from reaching international markets. The approval of the N83.2bn intervention funds on Thursday at the 158th meeting of NEC followed a presentation to Council by the Minister of State, Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, on the need to proactively address issues associated with flooding across Nigeria, particualrly during the raining season. In addition, the Council noted the importance of the AATF in addressing disasters and emergencies across the country, underscoring the fact that NEC cannot continue to be seen as always taking reactionary measures with regards to emergency and disaster management. Sp…