A heavy flood struck the agricultural community of Giade in Bauchi State, causing widespread devastation, on Thursday.
The unusually intense floodwaters inundated large areas of farmland, severely damaging crops that local farmers had been cultivating for months.
The impact of this disaster is significant, not only were crops washed away but the floodwaters also eroded the soil, leaving many fields unusable for the foreseeable future.
For many farmers, who rely entirely on their harvests for their livelihoods, the future now looks bleak and uncertain.
In the aftermath of the flood, affected farmers have voiced their deep concern and despair.
They are urgently calling on the government for immediate assistance. The farmers are appealing for financial aid to recover from their losses, as well as for seeds, fertilizers, and other essential farming supplies to help them replant and salvage what remains of the farming season.
The situation in Giade is dire, and without prompt government intervention, the consequences could be devastating not only for the farmers and their families but also for the wider community that depends on their produce for food.
The farmers hope the government will recognize the severity of the crisis and take swift action to help them rebuild their lives.
This is sad