Flood takes over Nasarawa Federal University

By AmforGod J. Olisa

Several lecture halls at the Federal University of Lafia have been submerged by floodwaters following a week of torrential rainfall in Nasarawa State.

On Friday, many students were stranded at the school gate, unable to access their classes due to the flooding that affected multiple parts of the campus. A student named Felix appealed to the school management for urgent action to prevent future occurrences.

“We are unable to attend lectures because of the flooding in many of our lecture halls,” Felix said. “The rains have been heavy, and we appeal to the school management to address this issue so we won’t miss classes due to floods.”

Felix also criticized the construction of some school buildings in swampy areas and urged the Federal Government to send land surveyors to address the persistent flooding problem.

In response, the Nasarawa State Government has taken steps to mitigate the effects of floods in flood-prone tertiary institutions. The State Commissioner for Special Duties on Humanitarian Services and NGOs, Margaret Elayo, inspected the multi-purpose hall of the Faculty of Arts, which was submerged by the rainfall.

Elayo expressed concern and assured the university management of the government’s support. She urged students to remain calm as efforts were underway to address the issue.

“We are committed to finding a remedy to mitigate the impact of the floods and support the university community to enable its students to resume their daily academic activities,” Elayo said.

The commissioner visited several submerged lecture halls, including those in the English and Literary Studies, History and International Studies, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, and Visual and Creative Arts departments. She promised to engage with the Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency to explore solutions and ensure the swift return of students to their normal academic routine.