Environment
Anambra flooding: Soludo calls for environmental action to mitigate disaster
Written By: Alaba Lambert
09 Oct 2025 01:41 PM
Ogidi, Anambra – In a proactive response to the ongoing environmental crisis, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State visited the flood disaster site in Ogidi on Wednesday.
The visit comes as the state grapples with severe flooding that has devastated communities, highlighting the urgent need for both immediate relief efforts and long-term environmental strategies.
In a statement posted on X Thursday, Governor Soludo emphasized the critical nature of the environmental challenges facing the region.
"Yesterday, I visited the flood disaster site in Ogidi. As we continue to tackle this challenge, I want to emphasize that our environment remains our number one existential threat," he wrote.
The governor stressed the importance of addressing human activities that exacerbate flooding and erosion, pledging continued efforts to mitigate these issues across prone areas in the state.
The flooding in Ogidi, a town in Idemili North Local Government Area, has left residents counting their losses, with reports indicating significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods.
Daily South Nigeria understands that massive flooding has also affected nearby Amawbia, with at least 15 communities across Anambra State submerged in recent weeks.
A particularly striking report highlighted the destruction of a newly built road in the state, attributed to the relentless floodwaters, prompting lamentations from local residents.
Environmental experts link the recurring floods to a combination of inadequate drainage systems, climate change, and anthropogenic factors such as deforestation and poor land management.
A recent study published on PMC (National Center for Biotechnology Information) identifies flooding, alongside erosion and air pollution, as a major environmental health risk in Nigeria, contributing to thousands of deaths and millions affected by related diseases annually.
Governor Soludo’s visit underscores a commitment to addressing the root causes of the crisis. He urged residents and stakeholders to discontinue activities that worsen the situation, a reference likely aimed at practices like unregulated construction and waste disposal that clog waterways.
The state government has promised to intensify mitigation efforts, though specific plans were not detailed in the governor’s statement.
The visit comes as the state grapples with severe flooding that has devastated communities, highlighting the urgent need for both immediate relief efforts and long-term environmental strategies.
In a statement posted on X Thursday, Governor Soludo emphasized the critical nature of the environmental challenges facing the region.
"Yesterday, I visited the flood disaster site in Ogidi. As we continue to tackle this challenge, I want to emphasize that our environment remains our number one existential threat," he wrote.
The governor stressed the importance of addressing human activities that exacerbate flooding and erosion, pledging continued efforts to mitigate these issues across prone areas in the state.
The flooding in Ogidi, a town in Idemili North Local Government Area, has left residents counting their losses, with reports indicating significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods.
Daily South Nigeria understands that massive flooding has also affected nearby Amawbia, with at least 15 communities across Anambra State submerged in recent weeks.
A particularly striking report highlighted the destruction of a newly built road in the state, attributed to the relentless floodwaters, prompting lamentations from local residents.
Environmental experts link the recurring floods to a combination of inadequate drainage systems, climate change, and anthropogenic factors such as deforestation and poor land management.
A recent study published on PMC (National Center for Biotechnology Information) identifies flooding, alongside erosion and air pollution, as a major environmental health risk in Nigeria, contributing to thousands of deaths and millions affected by related diseases annually.
Governor Soludo’s visit underscores a commitment to addressing the root causes of the crisis. He urged residents and stakeholders to discontinue activities that worsen the situation, a reference likely aimed at practices like unregulated construction and waste disposal that clog waterways.
The state government has promised to intensify mitigation efforts, though specific plans were not detailed in the governor’s statement.
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