Tinubu orders integrity tests on dams nationwide to prevent future flood

President Bola Tinubu announced this on Tuesday in the National Broadcast to mark the nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary. He said the measure is aimed at averting future disasters.

Tinubu particularly expressed deep concern over the flood that destroyed lives and properties in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno and promised to ensure that there was no repeat of such.

“Our government has been responding to the recent natural disasters, particularly the flooding in parts of the country.