NEMA Trains Staff On Search, Rescue Ahead Of Flood Alert
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Nigeria has conducted refresher training for its staff to improve search and rescue capabilities. This initiative follows warnings from the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency regarding impending heavy flooding across 15 states.
Why it matters
Proactive disaster management training is critical for mitigating the impact of climate-related emergencies and ensuring public safety in vulnerable regions.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday organised a refresher training on Search and Rescue for its staff as part of measures to heighten preparedness for impending floods.
The Director, Search and Rescue, NEMA, Air Commodore Bature Usman, said the training had become crucial as disasters were occurring with increasing frequency.
Usman who was represented by the Head, Mission Control Centre, Capt. Ademola Oriyomi, said participants were expected to take attendance seriously and observe safety protocols, noting that the exercise would be conducted regularly.
“This training is very crucial for us because disasters are happening left, right and centre. At that time there is confusion and chaos, so we cannot afford failure.
“Everybody knows you for NEMA. They will not care whether you are from accounts or media.
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