President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the Global Flood Disaster Management Project to reduce the impact of climate change and improve long-term flood resilience across Nigeria. The announcement was made in Abuja on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, where the President was represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari.
Mr. President explained that the Global Flood Disaster Management Project is a multi-year programme designed to shift Nigeria from reacting to floods to preventing and preparing ahead of them. He noted that the effects of climate change are ongoing, and solutions must therefore be strategic, coordinated, and sustainable.
Tinubu stated that resilience is not achieved instantly but through steady investment, planning, monitoring, and innovation. He added that the federal government sees the project as a major step toward tackling climate-related disasters that destroy farmlands, displace families, and damage infrastructure across the country.
He outlined four core pillars of the project, which include Advanced Early Warning Systems, Flood Resilient Infrastructure, Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer, and Community Engagement and Local Participation. According to him, the project will improve forecasting capacity, introduce real-time monitoring, and deploy digital alert systems to give citizens and government more time to respond effectively.
President Tinubu noted that Nigeria is proud to be part of a global movement focused on addressing flood challenges. He said the government has already prioritized early warning systems, modern hydrological infrastructure, better disaster-response coordination, and environmental protection. He added that the Global Flood Disaster Management Project would strengthen and speed up these priorities by providing global expertise and technological support.
The President pledged full cooperation, active participation, and strong commitment to ensuring the multiyear programme reaches all communities that need support. He said, let today mark the beginning of a new era, one where nations no longer face floods with fear but with preparation, resilience, and partnership. He stressed that the project gives Nigeria a roadmap, and what is needed now is collective will, consistent investment, and shared resolve.
Tinubu reminded the public that flood resilience is not a luxury but a necessity and a responsibility owed to citizens today and future generations. He praised every organization and individual who contributed to the programme, expressing hope for a world where no community lives in fear of the next flood.
In his welcome address, the Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, Mr. Umar Mohammed, said recent flood risk figures reflect real families whose lives have been disrupted. He stressed that proactive preparedness is far cheaper than emergency response.
