Nigeria: Flood Victims Battle Hunger, Malaria As Relief Delays Hit Nasarawa Communities

What the report says

Residents in several flood-hit communities in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria, are still struggling weeks after floodwaters receded, according to Leadership’s report republished by AllAfrica. The article says the disaster affected 11 communities, damaged homes and farmland, and contaminated local water sources, leaving many families in makeshift shelters or staying with neighbors while they try to repair their houses.

Community leaders in Ijiwo and Obemdo said many households lack enough food after losing crops and belongings in the floods. In Ijiwo, residents reportedly have little choice but to drink river water because there is no borehole or other safe source nearby. They also described worsening health concerns, including malaria and typhoid, while local officials said there is fear of possible cholera in some areas. The story also notes that no cholera case had been confirmed in Ijiwo at the time of reporting.

The report quotes the state assembly member for Doma South, Musa Ibrahim Abubakar, saying he has visited affected communities, donated money for immediate needs and briefed the state governor. He said the governor had approved relief materials and a broader response involving emergency health support and later rebuilding aid, but that delivery has been delayed by procurement procedures.

Residents are urging the Nasarawa State government, the federal government and NGOs to provide food, clean water, medical help, mosquito nets and building materials so they can return to safer living conditions.