Japan, UNESCO Sign Agreement to Strengthen Flood Resilience in Nigeria, Focus on Niger State
The Government of Japan and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Tuesday formalised a partnership aimed at strengthening flood resilience in Nigeria, with special focus on Niger State.
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The Arrangement Letter Signing Ceremony was held at the UN House in Abuja, marking the official commencement of a project designed to enhance national and community preparedness for flooding while fostering long-term societal stability.
The initiative will promote stronger institutional coordination, improved utilisation of climate data, and targeted capacity-building programmes to help reduce disaster risks, protect livelihoods, and safeguard critical infrastructure in flood-prone communities.
Speaking at the ceremony, Japan’s Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Suzuki Hideo, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s flood-resilient future and sustainable development.
“From the depths of floods, we rise together—building not just barriers, but bonds of resilience,” the Ambassador said.
In her closing remarks, Nigeria’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Ambassador Hajo Sani, expressed appreciation to the Government of Japan for its timely support and dedication to human security, as well as UNESCO’s ongoing development efforts in Nigeria.
She emphasised that disaster risk reduction remains essential for national stability and sustainable growth, calling for collective action to protect vulnerable communities and build a safer, more resilient future for the country.
The project is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s disaster preparedness framework while empowering local communities, particularly in Niger State, to better anticipate and respond to climate-related emergencies.
Japan, UNESCO Sign Agreement to Strengthen Flood Resilience in Nigeria, Focus on Niger State