Nigerian Government Denies Lagdo Dam Water Release Amid Flooding

Nigerian officials have firmly dismissed rumors that the federal government ordered a controlled release of water from the Lagdo Dam, attributing recent severe flooding entirely to heavy seasonal rainfall. The clarification aims to quell public panic and correct misinformation regarding infrastructure management.

30 Aug, 15:00 — 30 Aug, 15:00

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No water released from Lagdo Dam, FG assures Nigerians

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), has dismissed reports that water is being released from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, saying there is no cause for alarm. NiHSA Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Arc Umar Mohammed, made this known in a statement on Sunday, following reports […] The post No water released from Lagdo Dam, FG assures Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Nigerian Government Denies Lagdo Dam Water Release Amid Flooding

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