“Towards a Resilient Nigeria: A Multi-Sectoral Initiative to Combat Flooding”
STAY ALIVE INITIATIVE
Stay Alive is A Strategic Public-Private Collaboration to Combat Flooding in Nigeria. It is a comprehensive flood campaign designed to combat flood disasters in Nigeria
Project's Key Objectives
Raise Awareness
Educate communities about flood risks and promote preparedness and resilience.
Fundraising
Mobilize resources from individuals, organizations, and government agencies to support flood mitigation and response efforts.
Implement Strategic Projects
Invest in infrastructure, technology, and community-based initiatives that reduce flood risks and enhance community resilience.
The Crisis at Hand: Nigeria’s Flood Devastation
Over 2000 Nigerians have lost their lives since 2012 due to flooding.
Over 10 million Nigerians have been displaced,
Thousands of homes and infrastructure submerged.
Billions of Naira lost annually in economic damages (agriculture, businesses, infrastructure).
Recurring and increasing severity: Major floods in 1988, 1998, 2012, 2020, 2021, 2022.
Over 3.2 million affected in 2022 alone
Nigeria has a long and devastating history of flooding, with the issue becoming increasingly severe and frequent over the years. From the major floods of 1988, 1998, and 2012 to the more recent events in 2020, 2021, and 2022, flooding has consistently posed a significant threat to lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure across the country.
Despite several efforts by government agencies, the scale and frequency of floods demand broader and more coordinated intervention. There is a critical need to enhance early warning systems, improve drainage and flood-control infrastructure, increase public awareness, and provide relief to vulnerable communities.
Flooding in Pictures
Projected funds to be raised
Total Budget: ₦300 Billion (approx. $250 million USD)
Expected Impact
500,000+ direct beneficiaries
25 communities
Vulnerable groups: women, children, urban poor
10 million peope reached through public awareness media campaigns
Strategic Pillars
Emergency Relief
Infrastructure Development
Public Education
Early Warning Systems
Volunteer Training