Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abuja Operations Office (AOO), has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of flood-ravaged communities in Kogi Local Government Area of Kogi State to determine the extent of the disaster and identify immediate humanitarian needs.
The assessment team also paid an advocacy visit to the Ohimege of Koton Karfe, Dr. Salihu Akawu Saidu, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions and community stakeholders in responding to the challenges caused by the flood disaster.
The Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (KOSEMA) team was led by the Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State on Emergency Management, Hon. Muhammed Shuaibu.
During the exercise, the team visited several affected communities, including Odaki, Ukwo, Kpokpozi and Bass B, where it assessed the impact of the flood on lives, livelihoods, infrastructure and other critical areas.
The assessment brought together officials from NEMA, KOSEMA, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs), and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development Humanitarian Emergency Assistance Programme (N-HYPERDEC).
The collaborative exercise is expected to provide accurate situation reports, strengthen coordination among emergency response agencies and facilitate the delivery of appropriate interventions to communities affected by the disaster.
NEMA reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with state governments, traditional rulers, community leaders and humanitarian partners to strengthen disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts across the country.
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