- Advertisement -The Government of Japan and UNESCO have signed an Arrangement Letter to implement a $50,000 flood resilience project in Niger State. The signing ceremony for the project titled: “Strengthening Flood Resilience in Nigeria to Foster Long-Term Societal Stability with Focus on Niger State”, took place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Abuja. “The impact of the 2025 flood in Niger State showed us the urgent need to move from reacting to disasters, to preparing for them. According to her, the Arrangement Letter signing ceremony formalises the partnership between UNESCO and the Government of Japan and officially launches the project to support flood resilience and long-term stability in Nigeria. The objectives also include reaffirming long-standing cooperation between Japan and UNESCO in Nigeria.