Joseph Warri, a fisherman in the Ushafa community of Abuja, has lived in the village for over three decades. He has witnessed the water crisis that has plagued the community for years. In 1985, a dam was constructed in Ushafa to provide water for the entire city of Abuja. However, the villagers themselves have little to no access to this water. The Water Board may only give water…

Ugochukwu Okonkwo, a villager from Ogidi, Anambra State, Nigeria, is frustrated. His community has been plagued by erosion for years, and the government seems to have no solution to the problem.  According to him, the community members have written to the government many times, but they have not done anything to help. In his interview, Okonkwo says; “The erosion is getting worse, and we are afraid that our…

Amidst the lush communities in the landscapes of Kwara State, Nigeria, lives Saidu Balikisu, Alhaji Usman Abdullahi, Hajarah Muhammad, and Muhammad Dinga. These communities, primarily inhabited by fishermen and farmers, have developed a unique rhythm of life, one that is attuned to the annual floods that disrupt their livelihoods. The floodwaters, while a formidable force of nature, have become an unwelcome yet familiar companion to the residents. “The…