There is no reason for this to be happening. if we had effective flood controls and drainage, we could effectively control the flood and prevent this massive destruction and waste of money. if the romans in the middle ages can move water from mountain down to their cities, why can’t Nigeria in 2015 be able to prevent flooding. we know when the flood would happen, we know where they would happen. it is now a matter of ensuring that we effectively control the flood. we have high youth unemployment. why not hire this youth to build and maintain effective flood control and drainage across the state. This flood water can then be stored in a man made lake, or even moved to refill lake chad. we need creative leaders willing to work.