NEMA activates flood response centre
Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated its National Emergency Operations Centre to improve flood preparedness for the 2026 rainy season. The agency emphasizes the need for accurate data and inter-agency coordination to protect lives and infrastructure.
Why it matters
Proactive disaster management is critical for mitigating the impact of climate-related hazards on vulnerable populations and national infrastructure.
NEMA Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar with NEOC team members at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday Quick Read Umar said the centre’s activation formed part of proactive measures to enhance emergency readiness and ensure effective coordination among stakeholders throughout the flood season.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated its National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) to strengthen preparedness and response to flooding across Nigeria during the 2026 rainy season.
NEMA Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, announced the activation on Tuesday while inaugurating NEOC team members at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.
Umar said the centre’s activation formed part of proactive measures to enhance emergency readiness and ensure effective coordination among stakeholders throughout the flood season.
She tasked the team with demonstrating diligence, professionalism and proactiveness in carrying out responsibilities critical to managing flood-related emergencies nationwide.
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