NEMA organized a stakeholders’ forum to evaluate flood preparedness strategies for 2025 based on the Seasonal Climate Prediction by NiMet. The forum focused on assessing past responses, emphasizing multi-sectoral collaboration, and integrating findings with UNICEF’s hazard risk analysis to strengthen emergency planning.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) convened a stakeholders’ forum to evaluate Nigeria’s flood preparedness in light of the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The primary objective of the forum is to assess flood risks and formulate effective early mitigation strategies. Zubaida Umar, NEMA’s Director General, emphasized the necessity of multi-sectoral collaboration to enhance preparedness, response, and recovery operations, especially in response to last year’s climate challenges.
In summary, NEMA’s stakeholders’ forum is a pivotal step towards improving Nigeria’s flood preparedness for 2025. Through comprehensive analysis of past disaster responses and an emphasis on multi-sectoral collaboration, the initiative aims to bolster strategies against climate-related challenges. The integration of insights from UNICEF’s hazard risk analysis further supports proactive measures to safeguard communities against future disasters. Ultimately, the collaboration of various sectors will play a crucial role in facilitating effective emergency response planning.
Original Source: internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com
