15/04/2026
On April 11th 2026, we took to the field in the Lokogoma area of Abuja for a critical flood awareness, sensitization, and sanitation exercise. Lokogoma remains one of the most flood-prone areas in the FCT due to poor drainage patterns, debris-clogged gutters, and its low-lying terrain.
During our community interviews, the stories we heard were heart-wrenching. Respondents shared how flooding here has claimed many lives and destroyed countless properties. One man reported how an entire family was nearly wiped out, and another shared the tragic loss of his son just last year. In Lokogoma, flooding isn't just an environmental issue—it is a human tragedy. Houses continue to be demolished along the floodplains, and residents live in constant fear.
A major technical bottleneck we identified is a makeshift bridge made of four 20 ft containers. This structure acts as a dam, trapping debris and forcing water back into residential drains. While official records might claim a bridge exists, the reality is an unprofessional makeshift path that worsens the disaster.
To address this, GIS Achievers has developed two strategic solutions:
The Lokogoma Flood Risk Zone System: An interactive platform where residents can identify if their properties are in high, moderate, or low-risk zones and identify impact zones
https://gisachievers.org/lokogomafloodrisk
The GIS Achievers Weather Engine: This AI-integrated system provides real-time updates and optimum recommendations. You can ask it practical questions like: "When will there be rain?", "Can I wash my clothes today?", or "Is it safe to move around?"
https://gisachievers.org/weatherai/
While we focused on Lokogoma for this field event, the GIS Achievers Weather Engine is built for a global scale. It is a worldwide system designed to provide weather and flood intelligence to any community, anywhere, helping people plan their lives—from planting crops to daily safety—with precision.
However, technology alone isn't enough. What Lokogoma urgently needs is a proper drainage canal and a professional bridge. At GIS Achievers, we are calling for urgent interventions to dredge the waterways and build standard infrastructure. We cannot keep losing lives to avoidable floods. It is time to move from taking pictures to taking permanent action.
UNDP in Nigeria United Nations Foundation UN Environment Programme