The 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has deepened its partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to enhance disaster management efforts in Taraba State and across the Northeast.
Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, commended NEMA for its role in mitigating disaster impacts and delivering humanitarian assistance nationwide.
“NEMA’s role in cushioning the impact of disasters is commendable, and 6 Brigade remains ever ready to support your operations whenever the need arises,” he stated.
General Uwa remarked when NEMA’s Northeast Zonal Director, Mr Yakubu Lawal, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Brigade Headquarters in Jalingo, Taraba State.
Mr Lawal lauded the Nigerian Army’s vital contributions to national emergency and disaster response, particularly its critical support during the 2024 flood emergency in Borno State.
He also warned of early flood risk projections in parts of Taraba and Adamawa States due to anticipated heavy rainfall, stressing the importance of sustained collaboration with the Brigade to mitigate potential threats.
The visit, according to 6 Brigade spokesperson Captain Oni Olabundunde, ended with an exchange of souvenirs, signing of the visitors’ book, and a group photograph to commemorate the occasion.
“By fostering this partnership, the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and NEMA aim to enhance disaster response efforts and promote a safer environment for communities in Taraba State and the Northeast region,” Captain Olabundunde stated.
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