The Niger Basin Authority (NBA) with the support of GIZ aims to enhance the Early Warning System (EWS) for floods and low-water risks in Nigeria, specifically targeting the cities of Lokoja, Kogi State and Yola in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Following the recruitment of LINS consultant by GIZ for the evaluation of the Flood Early Warning System (EWS) in Nigeria, a scoping meeting was scheduled on Monday 15th December, 2025 being the first activity of the signed contract in Abuja, Nigeria.
The main objective of the one-day event was to conduct a detailed assessment of the EWS for floods and low-water events in Lokoja and Yola and to develop flood risk and vulnerability maps respectively.

The other specific objectives of the scoping meeting includes; (1) Official introduction of LINS consultant to the key stakeholders (NBA, NFS, GIZ and other invited stakeholders); (2) Ensure a common understanding of the terms of references; (3) Validate and refine the methodology proposed by the consultant; (4) Clarify the roles and responsibilities of each actor; (5) Confirm the schedule and logistical arrangements; (6) Identify potential constraints and propose solutions.
In the meeting were the representatives of the NBA Executive Secretariat; Mr. Bachir Tanimoun . Alkali and Mr. Walter Bamidele Olatunji; the representatives of GIZ, Mr. Adam Samba and Dr.
Boko, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation represented by the Director of Water Resources Planning and Technical Support Services (WRPTTS), Engr. A.A. Adenopo and his team, the representatives of LINS Consult led by the Managing Director and his team, National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) and National Space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA).

In his address, the Director of Water Resources Planning and Technical Support Services (WRPTSS), Engr. A.A. Adenopo who also double as the Coordinator of NB-NFS of Nigeria expressed his appreciation to the Executive Secretariat of Niger Basin Authority and the management of GIZ for their support to the EWS project in Nigeria. He also affirms the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation commitment and roles for the implementation and success of the project.
Several questions, observations and contributions were made into the methodology presented by the LINS Consult and it was agreed that LINS Consult should update its methodology and resubmit it to the Nigeria NFS office not later than Friday, 19th December, 2025 for final validation. Some of the stakeholders in the meeting assured the consultant of the provision of all necessary and relevant data and information that would be needed during the course of its assignments.