……Governor Nasir Idris lauds the initiative and pledged to partner NEMA in assisting victims.
By Abdullahi Tukur Birnin Kebbi
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the Kebbi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has organised a four-day flood disaster response simulation exercise (SIMEX) in Kebbi State.
The exercise, which was supervised by the Director of Search and Rescue in the agency, Air Commodore Kenneth Obong, aims to reduce the impact of flood disasters in the country and to also strengthen preparedness, coordination, and response mechanisms at the community level.A
Air Commodore Obong, said the exercise would ensure the coordination of all communities and states in developing lasting solutions to disasters in the country.
The Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris, represented by the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Muhammad Hamidu Jar-kuka, appreciated the Federal Government’s efforts in assisting flood disaster victims in the state.
The Director of NEMA North-WestZone, Alhaji Sani Lokoja, noted that flood disasters have disrupted livelihoods, damaged infrastructure, threatened health, and strained social cohesion.
He commended the Kebbi State Government, partners in disaster risk reduction, security agencies, and the media for their support.
The engagement draws participants from the Military, Police, NSCDC, Immigration, Fire Service, Local Swimmers and the Media.
