NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched its 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign on Flood Disaster Risk Reduction in Akwa Ibom State, urging stakeholders to prioritise preventive measures against flooding.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Uyo on Monday, the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, said disaster management agencies and stakeholders must adopt a proactive approach to disaster risk reduction rather than merely responding to emergencies.

“The exercise was officially flagged off at the NEMA Uyo Operations Office before the team moved to the Calabar–Itu Highway,” Aisuein said.

She explained that NEMA personnel worked closely with officials of the FRSC, Akwa Ibom State Command, to ease traffic congestion, coordinate traffic control, assist motorists, and ensure the free flow of vehicles along the busy route.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reiterated its commitment to providing timely and efficient emergency response to Nigerians, particularly in times of crisis. The […]