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National Emergency Management Agency Advances 2025 Flood Preparedness and Response Strategy

Strategic Insights

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has taken a proactive step towards safeguarding lives and national assets by conducting a full-scale flood simulation exercise in Rivers State. The exercise, supported by the Rivers State Government, aimed to sensitize communities at risk of flooding and strengthen coordinated response mechanisms. NEMA Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, emphasized the importance of preparedness in building resilient communities, and the exercise was a practical demonstration of this commitment. The simulation involved multiple stakeholders, including the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and Nigerian Air Force, alongside first responders and local volunteers.

Key Takeaways:

  • NEMA conducted a full-scale flood simulation exercise in Rivers State, supported by the Rivers State Government.
  • The exercise aimed to sensitize communities at risk of flooding and strengthen coordinated response mechanisms.
  • NEMA Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, emphasized the importance of preparedness in building resilient communities.
  • The simulation exercise was a practical demonstration of NEMA's commitment to inclusive flood preparedness and response across the country.
  • The exercise featured active participation of multiple stakeholders, including the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and Nigerian Air Force, alongside first responders and local volunteers.
  • The River State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has commenced the process of establishing a State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to provide a permanent structure for disaster preparedness and response.
  • The exercise code-named 'Exercise Iji Gbaje-Ugbo' was specifically targeted at the most flood-prone communities across four LGAs of Rivers State.
  • The exercise was a proactive step towards safeguarding lives, livelihoods, and national assets.

Statistics:

  • NEMA conducted a full-scale flood simulation exercise in Rivers State.
  • The exercise involved multiple stakeholders, including the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and Nigerian Air Force, alongside first responders and local volunteers.
  • NEMA's Director of Search and Rescue, Air Commodore Kenneth Oyong, coordinated the simulation.
  • The exercise code-named 'Exercise Iji Gbaje-Ugbo' was specifically targeted at the most flood-prone communities across four LGAs of Rivers State.

Sources:

  • National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
  • Rivers State Government

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