The Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON) has conferred its Fellowship on Mrs Florence Wenegieme, the Director, Forecasting, Response and Mitigation, Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Wenegieme was conferred a Fellow of the society during the 2024 National Risk Reduction Conference organised by RIMSON, on Friday in Lagos.
Its President, Mr Gus Wiggle, said at the event, that the conferment was approved by the Board of Trustees and the Executive Management of RIMSON.
Wiggle, who is also the Chairman of the Governing Board, explained that the honour was in recognition of her integrity, professionalism, commitment, and contributions to risk management.
He added that the Wenegieme was also recognised for her support to the society over the years.
“This is a distinguished membership category of honour reserved for those who engender an embodiment of value, reformation, innovation, and progress.
“As a Fellow, RIMSON hopes to continue to benefit from your wealth of experience and goodwill, support for the society’s leadership strategies and implementation of the continuous professional development programme.
“Also, you shall be held in esteem as a worthy Ambassador of RIMSON and of Risk Management,” he said.
Responding, Wenegieme thanked RIMSON for recognising her efforts and the steps FEMA has taken to keep reduce risk and keep residents of FCT safe from avoidable disasters.
She equally thanked FEMA for giving her the opportunity to serve and the responsibility to manage risk in FCT.
“I also thanked my Search and Rescue family for being there for FEMA while implementing action plans designed to reduce disaster risk for a safe and happy FCT.
“We will continue to work to have a safe and risk-free society,” she said.
Oyenike Oyeniyi
