Nigeria, June 7 -- Deadly flash floods in Niger State have vented nature's fury showing that more than ever there is need to check the devastating impact of climate change and especially support those who are most vulnerable.

Nigeria's propensity to close the barn door only after the horse has bolted has been in full display in recent days. Some days ago, the Kano State delegation returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State was involved in a deadly accident. When the bus conveying them back to the state plunged over a bridge, about twenty of them died. As part of its response to the tragedy and to soothe the pains of their undoubtedly heartbroken families, if anything like that, the Kano State government promised to give th...