The Cameronian authority has notified the federal government of Nigeria of it concluded plans to open Lagdo dam in Cameroon.
This was contained via a letter addressed to the Ministry of foreign Affairs obtained by THEANALYSTNG in Lokoja on Saturday.
The letter reads: “I have the honour to inform that the Ministry is in receipt of a Note Verbate from the High Commission of the Republic of Cameroon informing that Cameroonian official have resolved to open the flood gates of the Lagdo Dam on the Benue River in days ahead due to the heavy rainfall around the Dam catchment area in Northern Cameroon.
- According to the Note, it is pertinent to note that when the release of water becomes necessary, the authorities of the Lagdo Dam will be releasing only modulated variable small amount of water at a time in order to mitigate’ and avoid damages that the released water may Cause along the River Benue basin in both Cameroon and in Nigeria.
- In view of the above, would be appreciated if the esteemed Agency takes all the necessary proactive steps and actions that wil mitigate the damage as well as sensitise the populace living in such areas for vigilance and and necessary precautions.
4.Please accept, the assurances of the Permanent Secretary’s highest consideration and warm regards.”
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