Deadly Landslides in Cross River, Nigeria Expose Erosion Control Gaps

Despite Cross River State budgeting N1.68 billion for erosion and flood control in 2026, deadly July landslides have exposed significant gaps in disaster preparedness. Years of neglected interventions and inconsistent spending on erosion projects are raising questions.

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Despite Cross River budgeting billions of naira for erosion control, deadly landslides expose prevention gaps

Despite allocating N1.68 billion for erosion and flood control in 2026, Cross River faces mounting questions over disaster preparedness after deadly July landslides exposed years of neglected interventions and inconsistent spending on erosion projects. The post Despite Cross River budgeting billions of naira for erosion control, deadly landslides expose prevention gaps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Despite Cross River budgeting billions of naira for erosion control, deadly landslides expose prevention gaps

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