The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has commenced cash assistance to more than 60,000 residents of flood-prone communities in Adamawa State as part of measures to strengthen disaster preparedness and protect vulnerable households before the onset of flooding.
Under the initiative, each beneficiary is receiving a transfer of N50,000, credited directly to their bank accounts or mobile wallets. The cash is intended to help families stock food, secure basic needs, and safeguard livelihoods ahead of expected seasonal floods.
Messages confirming receipt of the funds were sent to beneficiaries earlier this week. One such notification read: “WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME OTHR: Date:10-09-2025 17:17 Bal: NGN 50,011.44 Des:N-10177337941/TRSF BO WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME 10-09-2025 05:18PM Txn: Credit Ac:288.77X.”
The WFP Nigeria office confirmed the rollout in a statement via its official X handle, emphasising that the cash distribution is part of ongoing anticipatory action designed to minimise the impact of disasters on at-risk communities. According to the agency, the programme will cover all eligible households in the designated flood-prone locations across Adamawa.
The organisation explained that early interventions such as these are crucial for reducing humanitarian needs during and after disasters. With the funds, households are expected to make preparations that could prevent food insecurity, displacement, and loss of income when flooding occurs.
Adamawa has repeatedly been affected by seasonal floods in recent years, with thousands of people displaced annually and farmlands submerged. Experts warn that climate change continues to exacerbate the risks, leaving poor households even more vulnerable.
By providing financial support ahead of the rains, the WFP aims to build community resilience, giving families the means to prepare for shocks rather than rely solely on emergency relief after devastation has already occurred.
