The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has urged
the Federal Government to do a comprehensive mapping and inventory of flood
plains in the country.
The Director-General of NASRDA, Dr Seidu Mohammed gave this advice
in Abuja while briefing newsmen at the side ling of the agency’s 2012
Space Week program.
He said the comprehensive mapping and
inventory was necessary for proper settlement planning awareness and
enlightenment of flood prone communities in the country.
A guest speaker at the event Dr Gbenga
Odutan however said using a Synthetic-Aperture Radar will not only analyze the
country’s flood situation but will also assist in fighting the current security
challenges facing the country.
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