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, Northwest Nigeria, titled “Hadin Kai,”.
The exercise, which was supervised by the Director of Search and Rescue, Air Commodore A. Kenneth Obong, aims to reduce the impact of flood disasters in the country.
The SIMEX is designed to strengthen preparedness, coordination, and response mechanisms at the community level.
According to Air Commodore Obong, the exercise will ensure the coordination of all communities and states in developing lasting solutions to disasters in the country.
The Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir 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-West, 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.
“Flood disasters have disrupted livelihoods, damaged infrastructure, threatened health, and strained social cohesion,” Alhaji Sani Lokoja, Director of NEMA North-West, reiterated.
The SIMEX is a vital capacity-building exercise aimed at enhancing the response mechanisms of stakeholders in the state.