Nigeria, June 19 -- The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N83.2 billion for interventions to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding and other climate-related emergencies across Nigeria.

The approval was granted on Thursday during the 158th NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

According to a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), the funds will support interventions by the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) to address flooding and related disasters before they occur.

The approval followed a presentation by the Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite, who highlighted the ne...