NEMA Commence Workshops On National Disaster Risk Deduction

Toward strengthening capacities for disasters risk reduction and adoption for resilience in Nigeria and Sahel Region, the National Emergency Management Agency in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme commenced a two day workshop in Abuja the nation’s capital.

The two day Stakeholders Consultation Workshop covers seven countries which include Nigeria, Burkina faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal of the Sahel region for the Development of Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy 2024-2030 and Action plan 2024-2027 of Nigeria.

The Director General National Emergency Management Agency Mr. Mustapha Ahmed emphasizes the need for “collaborative effort with multiple development actors.” The Sahel Resilience Project would help the countries of the region to collectively improve their resilience in consideration of the trans-boundary nature of disaster events.

“Today’s event becomes even more pertinent in consideration of the high level of vulnerability and fragility of countries covered by the Sahel Resilience Project within Africa South of the Sahara.”

“It is on record that the high level vulnerability of these countries is driven by fragile economy, environmental degradation, extreme weather conditions, low level income, and insecurity posed by terrorism and political volatility.”

While emphasizing the commitment of the United Nations Development Programme in ensuring that the project has achieved the target goal.

Project Manager, Sahel Resilience Project, Rashmi Theckethi says, “The new disaster risk reduction strategy for Nigeria must address priorities such as understanding disaster risk, strengthening governance, investing in resilience and enhancing preparedness.”

Also the Director General National Space Research and Development Agency who was represented by Head Hazard and Disaster Management Mr, Ademuyiwa Oyewumi reiterate that NASDA fostering effective disaster risk reduction programmers is crucial in the face of involving challenges, the development of a comprehensive strategy.

“The presence of NASDA as well as everyone here underscores the collective commitment in fostering the resilience of the project.”

The Workshop is aimed at developing disaster reduction strategy 2024-2030 and action plan 2024-2027 in Nigeria and the Sahel Region.

Shakirat Sadiq