Kogi State Government seek NEMA support on flood

[FMINigeria]

                        With the seasonal predictions of severe rainfall and likely floods in some parts of the country, the Kogi State Government has requested the support of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in preparations to evacuate the vulnerable communities in the State to safer locations.

The Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada made the request in Abuja when he visited the Director General of NEMA, Muhammad Sani Sidi.  He said with the ugly experience of last year, when several communities were devastated by flood, the State government has responded to the early warning alerts of the likely reoccurrence of the situation and commenced the construction of camps to accommodate people from the vulnerable communities to be evacuated.

He requested NEMA to support the efforts of the State government by providing basic household needs such as tents, food items and medicaments in the camps.

The Governor appreciated the Agency for always responding to disaster issues in the state and helping in the provision of early warning alerts.

While responding, the Director General NEMA, Muhammad Sani Sidi assured the supports of the Agency to State governments towards efficient and effective management of the predicted flood this year as it has already stockpiled necessary supplies to be deployed on short notice.   Therefore, he requested State Governors to facilitate grassroots sensitization on flood and other disasters to increase the resilience of communities and reduce the vulnerability of the people.

Sani Sidi said the Agency has mapped out areas that are vulnerable to flood which he promised to make available to the Kogi State Government for better preparation ahead of the predicted disaster. He also stated that NEMA has commenced the process of strengthening the relationship with the stakeholders including state governments to improve on the management of disasters in the country.

Via: Federal Ministry of Information (FMI) Nigeria

[Folami David]

I'm very sure a lot of assistance would be needed. Flood is never a friend to human beings. I hope they get it soon