Simplified Early Action Protocol for floods in Nigeria

Nigeria experiences heavy rains across all states each year resulting in overflowing rivers and dams. Flooding ranks as the highest environmental disaster in the country causing significant destruction of property and loss of lives. Riverine floods (the focus of this simplified EAP) rank highest especially in states bordering the Niger and Benue Rivers, with urban floods being experienced in most states of the country.

This simplified Early Action Protocol (EAP) details early action interventions that aim to mitigate the impact of riverine flooding by providing vulnerable residents in highly flood-prone regions with Early Warning, Early Action campaigns accompanied by multipurpose cash to save lives, prevent loss of and preserve livelihoods and reduce the risks of SEA in advance of floods peak.