He called for people living in flood-prone areas, especially at river banks to relocate.
The NEMA boss said the flood may impact 31 states in Nigeria, with 148 LGAs being predicted to be within the high-risk areas.
Suspected herdsmen attacked the Okokolo community in Agatu Local Government Area in the late hours of Thursday, January 18.
Governor Alia said the inauguration signalled the birth of a new era and of progress.
According to Mr Kunde, the herders-farmers violence has so far destroyed property and farmlands worth over N425 billion in eight local governments.
