The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has identified indiscriminate waste disposal as a primary cause of the recent flooding in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. Nnamdi Igwe, the head of Operations for Imo and Abia States, made this statement during a sensitization program aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies. The program, which took place in Owerri, focused on the importance of proper waste management to prevent future flooding incidents. NEMA emphasized the need for community involvement in maintaining cleanliness to reduce the risk of similar disasters.
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