NEMA DG Receives  World Bank  Delegation  on Strengthening  Emergency Preparedness  – THISDAYLIVE

The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, Wednesday received a delegation from the World Bank, led by Mr. Francis Samson Nkoka, Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist, at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja.

The visit was in furtherance to existing  partnership between NEMA and the World Bank, aimed at enhancing disaster risk management mechanisms, particularly at the sub-national levels across Nigeria.

During the meeting, Mr. Nkoka highlighted the World Bank’s interest in deepening collaboration with NEMA to support the implementation of strategies that strengthen emergency preparedness and response capacities at the state and local government levels. He emphasized that the initiative was also aimed  at reinforcing institutional frameworks and improving operational readiness across all tiers of government.

In her remarks, the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, expressed appreciation for the World Bank’s sustained support. She reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to a robust partnership that fosters timely and effective disaster risk management nationwide.

The visit underscores the critical role of stakeholder collaboration in advancing Nigeria’s resilience to disasters and improving emergency response systems across the country.

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