Ganaja community bears the scars of a devastating flood that ravaged their homes and livelihoods. Obaka Akume, a resident of Ganaja, recounts the harrowing experience of last year’s flood, its relentless waters sweeping away possessions and disrupting lives. “The flood was massive,” Akume recalls, his voice laced with the weight of their collective ordeal. “It destroyed many of our properties, leaving us with nothing but the clothes on...

In the heart of Yobe State, Nigeria, lies the Masaba ward, a community that has been ravaged by a devastating flood. The once vibrant hamlet, nestled amidst lush farmlands and humble dwellings, now bears the scars of a natural catastrophe that has left its residents reeling. Umar Yusuf, a lifelong resident of the Dumburi Community stands amidst the remnants of his farmland, his voice heavy with the weight...

Amongst the long list of communities with challenges arising from flood is Agboyi Community located in Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, leaving the residents without basic amenities and making it in and out of the community by canoes. Residents are constantly tested by the relentless onslaught of floods. Among these resilient individuals is Mrs R. A Adedoyin, a trader who has witnessed first-hand the devastating...