Tinubu Orders Nationwide Dam Integrity Tests to Prevent Flood Disasters

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated integrity tests on all dams nationwide. This directive was announced during his address marking the nation's 64th Independence Anniversary.

President Tinubu expressed deep concern over the recent flood in Maiduguri, which resulted in significant loss of lives and property. "Our government has been responding to the recent natural disasters, particularly the flooding in parts of the country," he stated. "After Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Maiduguri, I also visited to assure our people that this federal government will always stand with our people in their times of trouble."

The integrity tests are part of a broader strategy to prevent future disasters. "At the last meeting of the Federal Executive Council, we approved a Disaster Relief Fund to mobilize private and public sector funds to help us respond faster to emergencies," Tinubu added. "Our government has also ordered integrity tests of all our dams in the country to avert future disasters."

In addition to disaster prevention, President Tinubu highlighted ongoing economic reforms aimed at improving the nation's economy. He noted that these reforms have attracted over $30 billion in foreign direct investments in the past year. "What we are doing is to retool our economy to serve us better," he said. "We are committed to free enterprise, free entry, and free exit in investments while maintaining the sanctity and efficacy of our regulatory processes."

Tinubu called for public support to enhance living conditions and ensure the success of government policies. "If we do not correct the fiscal misalignments that led to the current economic downturn, our country will face an uncertain future and the peril of unimaginable consequences," he warned.