Earth tremor is rocking the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, the Nigeria’s capital.
The Nigerian government said it is monitoring and analysing earth movement in and around Abuja to forestall any further earth tremor in the federal capital territory.
The Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who disclosed this at an emergency press briefing in Abuja said the government would soon implement measures to mitigate the seismic risks.
Popular human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju had raised the alarm in a terse statement on Tuesday.
Earth tremors are minor shifts in the Earth’s surface, caused by the same geological forces that lead to earthquakes, DAILY GIST reports
While they are generally less severe than full-fledged earthquakes, their persistence can be unsettling, especially when they occur in densely populated areas.
Residents of Abuja are growing increasingly concerned over a series of earth tremors affecting the Maitama, Katampe, and Mpape areas.
These tremors, it was learnt started last weekend and continued intermittently through the night, causing unease among locals.
The current situation has been marked by a lack of official communication from relevant authorities.
According to Newscentral TV, residents are increasingly frustrated by the absence of updates from organisations such as the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) and the Federal Ministry of Environment.
This has led to heightened anxiety and speculation among those affected.
Local residents have taken to social media to express their concerns and demand explanations.
The ongoing tremors have disrupted daily life, causing sleepless nights and fueling worries about the safety and stability of affected communities.
Adeyanju alleged on Tuesday that government is not doing anything about the development.
In a post on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, Adeyanju wrote: “Earth Tremor currently rocking the entire Minister Hill in Abuja and the govt is doing absolutely nothing about it.”
The minister, however in his reaction said “The government is currently processing and analysing comprehensive datasets from its Seismological and GNSS stations to provide relevant recommendations to the FCT Administration.
“We urge the residents of Mpape, and by extension the wider Abuja area, to remain calm and continue their normal activities,” Nnaji said.
Also, the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to remain calm.
NGSA Director General, Prof. Olusegun Ige, made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
He urged the residents of the affected areas and other parts where the tremors were felt not to panic, as the tremors were generally minor and did not pose any threat to the environment.
He said the agency was closely monitoring the situation across Nigeria and would provide updates as required.
The NGSA boss stated that a team from the agency had visited the affected areas for an on-the-spot assessment of the various incidents.
