The Gnassingbé administration held this week a meeting to review its flood risk management strategy, amidst recurring floods in the Greater Lomé area.
The meeting gathered Prime Minister Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé and key stakeholders. They assessed actions implemented last year and planned those to be taken this year.
CFA1.7 Billion Allocated for 2024 Flood Preparedness and Response Plan
Last year, around CFA1.7 billion was mobilized for the Flood Preparedness and Response Plan (FRP). External partners provided CFA1.69 billion and the government CFA50 million.
Of the 38 actions planned under the Response Plan 37 were successfully implemented. They included evaluating sites to receive disaster victims, acquiring pumping equipment, conducting public awareness campaigns through media and local outreach, and maintaining water drainage systems.
Preventive Measures for 2025
For 2025, the government has earmarked 26 new actions to minimize flood risks: upgrading urban drainage infrastructure, enhancing drainage system capacity, and expanding public awareness initiatives, among others.
The government plans to establish a special committee to coordinate these actions, efficiently.
PM Tomégah-Dogbé called for citizen engagement in the government’s efforts.
Togo should soon receive CFA17 billion from the Green Climate Fund via the West African Development Bank (BOAD) to tackle the flood issue.
