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Governor Zulum Inspects Alau Dam, Urges Residents to Take Precautions Against Flooding
Governor Zulum visits Alau Dam to inspect ongoing rehabilitation works and assess flood preparedness amidst growing concerns of potential flooding in Maiduguri. He emphasized the need for residents to avoid building on waterways, keep drainage channels clean, and relocate from flood-prone areas. He assured the public that current engineering assessment show that situation is under control, while the state government plans to revisit the city’s master plan to prevent future flood risks.
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Federal Ministry of Water Resources visits Alau Dam for Project Assessment and Flood Risk Monitoring
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and CBDA inspects progress of rehabilitation works at the Alau Dam and monitor water flow levels ahead of the rainy season. The aim of the visit is to evaluate project progress and mitigate potential flood risks. The assessment will guide future interventions to enhance the dam’s safety and flood management capacity.
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CBDA Participates in 3-Day Stakeholders’ Engagament on Flood Response in Borno State.
CBDA participates in a 3-day stakeholders’ engagement on Flood Response organized by NEMA and BOSEMA where it reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at improving disaster resilience and safeguarding lives and properties of vulnerable communities within the region.
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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAU DAM REHABILITATION AND WATER RELEASE
The Chad Basin Development Authority announces that the rehabilitation and upgrading of Alau Dam has commenced following the award of the contract. As part of the dam's operations, the spillway gates have been opened to allow controlled water flow downstream through Lagos Street, Gwange, and Custom bridges into the Jere Bowl.
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CBDA Leadership Conducts Assessment Visit to Alau Dam Ahead of Rainy Season
CBDA Chairman Prof. Abdu Dauda Biu and top engineers assessed Alau Dam confirming its stability ahead of the rainy season. The visit reflects CBDA’s commitment to safety and proactive water resource management.
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CBDA Launches its Official Twitter Handle
CBDA Launches its Official Twitter Handle as another key channel for disseminating information on its programs, projects, and activities.
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UN OCHA Head of Office, Trond Jensen, Leads Delegation to Chad Basin Development Authority for Strategic Engagement on Alau Dam and Flood Mitigation
A delegation from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA), led by Head of Office Mr. Trond Jensen, paid a courtesy visit to the Chad Basin Development Authority (CBDA) in Maiduguri. Received by Engr. Mohammed Shettima on behalf of the MD/CEO, the visit focused on assessing the deteriorating state of the Alau Dam and discussing flood control and early warning strategies.
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CBDA Strengthens Program Coordinating Unit Through Strategic Engagement on the UN SDGs
The Chad Basin Development Authority (CBDA) is enhancing its existing Program Coordinating Unit (PCU) to better align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), following a strategic engagement with Mr. Appeh A. Auta II, a Master’s student from the Turin School of Development. Mr. Auta’s research on the UN SDGs will contribute to strengthening the PCU’s capacity to coordinate donor-supported programs and ensure sustainable, impact-driven development across CBDA’s initiatives.
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Ngala Local Government Stakeholders Pay Courtesy Visit to CBDA Headquarters
The courtesy visit marked a constructive step towards fostering collaboration between CBDA and Ngala Local Government. With improved support from CBDA, farmers in the area stand to benefit from enhanced agricultural productivity, contributing to broader food security goals in Borno State and the region at large.
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