By Nahum Sule, Jalingo
The Environmental and Social Safeguard (E&SS), under the Inclusive Basic Service Delivery and Livelihood Empowerment Integrated Project (IBSDLEIP), conducted a training workshop in Jalingo for community leaders from flood-prone areas in Taraba State.
The initiative focused on flood impact, mitigation, and prevention strategies to address the growing challenges of climate change and unsustainable human practices.
Mr. Shadrach Semaka, Sector Head of IBSDLEIP, opened the workshop, emphasizing the need to train flood mitigation champions to serve as community ambassadors. These leaders will promote best practices and flood risk management to reduce the devastating effects on people, the economy, and the environment. “The impact of floods goes beyond immediate destruction, affecting agriculture, infrastructure, and public health through diseases like cholera and malaria,” Semaka noted.
He highlighted proactive measures, including proper waste disposal, tree planting along riverbanks, and adherence to weather forecasts and flood alerts. Semaka urged participants to take the training seriously, share knowledge with their communities, and advocate for improved drainage systems to build a resilient Taraba State.
The workshop was commended by Semaka for the support of State Program Coordinator Mr. Julius Awudu, who facilitated the program’s success.
Participants were encouraged to apply their new skills to foster sustainable development and resilience against climate change challenges.
