Agaie community, a traditional emirate in Niger States lies at the intersection of roads from Bida and Lapai. The community is a market centre where farm products such as rice, millet, cotton, groundnuts, etc. are traded. Jonathan Saidu, a seasoned farmer in the community stood on his once fertile farmland, now a desolate expanse of barren earth. In his narration, he mentioned that the heavy…

Elizabeth Kukighir, a resident of Abuwa, has been battling annual floods that have devastated her rice farm and left her struggling to provide for her family of more than ten. “I lost everything,” she said, her voice heavy with despair. “My rice, my cassava, my corn – everything was gone.” The floods, which have become increasingly frequent in recent years, have left Elizabeth and her family with no means of sustenance. “We have no way of catering…

The community of Gidan Madi, is a testament to human resilience against the relentless forces of nature. However, beneath its tranquil façade lies a stark reality – a community teetering on the brink of imbalance. Auwalu Musa, a lifelong resident of Gidan Madi, has witnessed first-hand the community’s battle against the annual floods that have become an unwelcome companion. “The flooding has been a constant threat,” he shares,…