A severe flood has overwhelmed several lecture halls at the Federal University of Lafia, following a week of relentless torrential rainfall in Nasarawa State. The flooding has rendered many classrooms inaccessible, leaving students stranded and unable to attend their classes.
On Friday, students faced significant disruptions as floodwaters engulfed parts of the university premises. The situation led to numerous students being unable to reach their lecture halls. Mr. Felix, a student, voiced the collective frustration of his peers, calling for immediate action from the university management to address the flooding and prevent future occurrences.
Felix also highlighted the problem of some buildings being constructed in swampy areas, urging the Federal Government to deploy land surveyors to assess and resolve the ongoing flooding issues.
In response, the Nasarawa State Government has mobilized efforts to address the situation. Margaret Elayo, the State Commissioner for Special Duties on Humanitarian Services and NGOs, visited the affected areas, including the submerged multi-purpose hall of the Faculty of Arts. Elayo expressed concern over the flooding and assured the university community of the government’s commitment to mitigating the impacts.
The commissioner emphasized that steps are being taken to support the university and restore normalcy for students. She also pledged to coordinate with the Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency to explore effective solutions and expedite recovery efforts.
Elayo’s visit included inspections of flooded lecture halls across various departments, including English and Literary Studies, History and International Studies, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, and Visual and Creative Arts. Her firsthand assessment aimed to gauge the extent of the damage and inform future interventions.
The state government’s response underscores a commitment to addressing the urgent challenges faced by the university and ensuring that academic activities can resume smoothly despite the ongoing flooding crisis.
