The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and other humanitarian partners, has sustained its response efforts in Potiskum Local Government Area following the recent flood disaster that displaced hundreds of residents.
As floodwaters gradually recede, many affected families have regained access to their homes and are salvaging what remains of their belongings. However, the scale of displacement remains significant, with assessments confirming that 21 communities across five wards of Potiskum were impacted by the floods.
The affected communities include Old Prison, Filin Mashe, Unguwar Makafi, Unguwar Jaje Bakin Kwari, Afghanistan, Tsangaya, Karofi, Bayan Garejin Dan Juma, Jigawa (Behind NTA), Makarahuta, Tandari, Nahuta, Rugan Fulani, Ramin Kasa, Uganda (Behind New Prison), Gadan Talakawa Arikime, Yindiski (Bayan Stadium), Unguwar Wazamn Dan Fulani, Yandiksi Ganuwa, Filin Allah, and Helma Saleh/Kukuwale.
Currently, 102 households comprising 612 individuals remain camped at Sabon Gari Primary School, having been displaced from Bayan Garejin Dan Juma (56 households), Afghanistan (21 households), and Unguwar Wanzam Dan Fulani (25 households).
NEMA commended the Yobe State Government for swiftly providing relief materials, including food, mats, mosquito nets, blankets, buckets, kettles, and hygiene items, as well as medical support through YEMABUS and Primary Health Care teams. Food supplies are being distributed to displaced households, while plans are underway to reintegrate them into host communities.
The joint response team is also identifying humanitarian gaps to guide further interventions by the Federal Government, development partners, and other aid agencies. Efforts are ongoing to ensure the safe and early return of internally displaced persons once conditions permit.
NEMA reaffirmed its commitment to continued coordination, timely relief, and sustained recovery support for all households affected by the Potiskum flood disaster.
