*Federal University Lokoja Launches Centre for Flood Management and Control* *A Landmark Initiative to Tackle Recurring Floods in the Niger Basin* In a groundbreaking step towards addressing the persistent threat of flooding across the Niger Basin, the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has officially launched the Centre for Flood Management and Control. This visionary initiative underscores the university’s unwavering commitment to deploying research, education, innovation, and community engagement in solving one of the region’s most pressing environmental and humanitarian challenges. A highlight of the launch was the formal appointment and assumption of office by the Centre’s inaugural Director, Professor Jimmy Adegoke, a globally renowned climate scientist and former faculty member at Kansas City University, United States of America. Professor Adegoke brings decades of experience and extensive research expertise in climate science and environmental resilience. Under his leadership, the Centre has already commenced strategic research activities in selected flood-prone areas of Kogi State, in collaboration with the state government. The official inauguration of the Centre marks the beginning of a new era in regional flood risk management. It aims to serve as a catalyst for evidence-based solutions that build long-term resilience and minimize the devastating impact of seasonal floods on lives, infrastructure, and livelihoods across the Niger Basin, a region spanning ten West African countries. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, affirmed the Centre’s mission: “This Centre represents our resolve to provide practical, research-driven interventions that strengthen the region’s capacity to prepare for, manage, and recover from flood disasters. It will serve as a hub for innovation, training, and policy advocacy.” Core Objectives of the Centre for Flood Management and Control: *_Read More at_* https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Jqgq8Ehys/?mibextid=wwXIfr Don't miss any of our updates, connect with Federal University Lokoja via the following media channels: WEBSITE: www.fulokoja.edu.ng LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/fulokoja FACEBOOK PAGE: www.facebook.com/fulokoja X (TWITTER): twitter.com/fulokoja YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@fulokoja001 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/fulokoja TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@fulokoja THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@fulokoja WHATSAPP CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/3XVO19M EMAIL: [email protected] Phone Numbers: +2347073199972, +2347073317070