National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Nigeria, National Emergency Management Agency, No. 8, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Maitama, Abuja (2026)

04/09/2026

DG NEMA PARTICIPATES IN AFRICA EARLY WARNINGS FORUM

The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, participated in the Africa Early Warnings Forum held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Forum brought together representatives of governments, disaster management institutions, technical agencies, development partners and other stakeholders to advance people-centred early warning systems and strengthen the transition from early warning to early and anticipatory action across Africa.

During the Forum, the Director General represented Nigeria on a high-level panel that examined why early warnings do not always translate into timely action.

She explained that for a warning to become actionable, four critical elements must be clearly established before a disaster occurs: the trigger for action, the authority responsible for taking decisions, the specific actions to be implemented, and the financing arrangements to support those actions.

Mrs. Zubaida Umar highlighted NEMA’s ongoing efforts to close the warning-to-action gap through strengthened coordination, downscaling of forecasts and early warning information to communities, simulation exercises, anticipatory action and prepositioning of response resources.

She also highlighted efforts to strengthen resilient emergency communication, including the deployment of 91 Starlink terminals, as well as ongoing legal and policy reforms, the development of Nigeria’s Early Warnings for All (EW4All) roadmap, and stronger partnerships at national, regional and global levels.

The Director General further noted that NEMA is reviewing key policy and operational documents, including the National Disaster Management Framework and the National Disaster Response Plan, while developing new frameworks such as the National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy and the Disaster Risk Financing Framework.

These initiatives, she said, are aimed at aligning Nigeria’s disaster management system with emerging risks, contemporary approaches and global best practices in disaster risk management.

Mrs. Zubaida Umar reaffirmed NEMA’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s early warning architecture and ensuring that credible and timely risk information translates into informed decisions, coordinated early action and better protection of lives, livelihoods and vulnerable communities.

4th September, 2026

03/09/2026

NEMA Assesses Windstorm, Gully Erosion Damage in Imo Community

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Owerri Operations Office, in collaboration with the Imo State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has assessed the impact of windstorm and gully erosion in communities in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

The assessment, conducted on Thursday, 3rd September 2026, was led by Mr. Nweze Innocent and focused on Osuru Umukabia and Amaimo Umukabia communities, where residents were affected by the disasters.

The exercise was aimed at determining the extent of damage, assessing the impact on residents and identifying the immediate humanitarian needs arising from the incidents.

Findings from the assessment showed varying degrees of damage to residential buildings, farmlands, roads, businesses and other properties, with the disasters disrupting the livelihoods and daily activities of residents.

The gully erosion was found to have affected portions of the communities, threatening residential areas, farmlands, roads and other infrastructure. The windstorm also damaged residential buildings, roofs and other properties in the affected areas.

The assessment team engaged affected residents and community representatives to obtain firsthand information on the damage and challenges confronting the affected population. The information gathered will guide NEMA’s consideration of appropriate intervention measures, subject to the necessary approvals and availability of resources.

The NEMA team conveyed the sympathies of the Federal Government and the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, to the affected residents and assured them of the Agency’s commitment to supporting disaster-affected communities through appropriate humanitarian interventions.

The joint assessment further strengthened collaboration between NEMA, Imo State SEMA, the State Government, Ehime Mbano Local Government Council, community leaders and other stakeholders towards addressing the immediate needs arising from the disasters and mitigating further risks in the affected communities.

3rd September, 2026

03/09/2026

NEMA Presents Certificates to Passing-Out NYSC Emergency Management Volunteers in Akwa Ibom

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Uyo Operations Office, has presented Certificates of Participation to passing-out members of the NEMA/NYSC Emergency Management Volunteers (EMVs) in Ikot Ekpene and Uyo Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State.

The presentation, held on Thursday, 3rd September 2026, marked the completion of the Batch B Stream 2 corps members’ national service and was aimed at encouraging them to sustain their commitment to emergency preparedness and community service beyond their NYSC programme.

The ceremonies took place at the Ikot Ekpene Town Hall and the Federal Secretariat, Abak Road, Uyo. Mr. Offiong Yellow-Duke, Disaster Risk Reduction Officer, and Mrs. Eme Okon, Administrative Officer, represented the Ag. Head of NEMA Uyo Operations Office at the two locations respectively.

Representing the Ag. Head of Operations, the NEMA officials commended the corps members for their dedication and participation in NEMA activities, stressing the important role of young people in promoting disaster awareness, preparedness and safety within their communities.

The CDS Schedule Officers at both locations also appreciated the corps members for their discipline and active participation throughout the service period, urging them to carry the same values into their future endeavours.

Some of the passing-out corps members shared their experiences, highlighting the personal growth, knowledge and practical lessons gained through their involvement in NEMA activities and community service.

Their testimonies underscored the importance of youth participation in disaster management and the role of volunteerism in promoting safety and preparedness at the community level.

The ceremonies concluded with the presentation of Certificates of Participation to the EMVs, who pledged to continue supporting safety and emergency preparedness initiatives in their respective communities even after completing their NYSC service.

3rd September, 2026

03/09/2026

NEMA Leads Joint Assessment of Tiga Dam as Water Level Rises

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Kano Operations Office, has led a joint visit to Tiga Dam following the commencement of automatic spilling caused by increased water volume in the dam.

The visit, conducted on Wednesday, 2nd September 2026, followed a meeting between NEMA, the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (KSEMA) and a delegation of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), led by its Secretary-General, Director of Disaster Management and Disaster Management Coordinator, who were in Kano under the Short-Term Social Protection Response Project.

During the meeting, stakeholders reviewed the ongoing automatic spilling of Tiga Dam and the potential risks to communities located downstream. The Head of NEMA Kano Operations Office explained that the increase in water volume was linked to increased rainfall in areas where the dam’s tributaries originate, based on earlier discussions with the dam management.

He also informed stakeholders that relevant early warning messages had already been disseminated through various stakeholder platforms to alert communities and authorities in potentially affected areas.

The joint visit to the dam was therefore undertaken to reassess the current situation, examine the level of water discharge and obtain firsthand information on developments at the facility and surrounding areas.

The exercise also aimed to re-engage relevant stakeholders on flood preparedness and mitigation measures, while identifying areas where support could be provided to state governments in their ongoing sensitisation and preparedness campaigns across vulnerable riverine communities.

NEMA had earlier scaled down early warning information to states and at-risk communities, engaging relevant stakeholders on the potential flood risks and necessary preparedness measures. The Agency had also convened a multisectoral humanitarian coordination meeting involving the two states ahead of the 2026 rainy season.

NEMA and its partners will continue to monitor developments around Tiga Dam, strengthen information sharing and support ongoing preparedness efforts to minimise the potential impact of flooding on downstream communities.

2nd September, 2026

02/09/2026

NEMA Receives 147 Nigerian Returnees from Niger Republic in Kano

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Kano Operations Office, has participated in the reception of 147 Nigerian returnees from the Niger Republic under the ongoing Voluntary Humanitarian Repatriation Programme.

The returnees arrived at about 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, 1st September 2026, aboard a Sky Mali flight at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), where NEMA and other relevant stakeholders coordinated their reception.

The returnees comprised 58 adult males, 38 adult females, 19 male children and 32 female children.

Following their arrival, the returnees were conveyed to a designated area on Wednesday, 2nd September 2026, for profiling, documentation, biometric capture and other mandatory post-arrival procedures.

The exercise was conducted in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Kano State Emergency Management Agency (KSEMA), Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).

The participating agencies worked together to ensure orderly registration, screening, documentation and the provision of immediate humanitarian assistance to the returnees.

The reception, profiling and documentation exercise was successfully conducted without any major incident, with effective inter-agency coordination supporting the smooth handling of the returnees and their immediate needs.

2nd September, 2026

02/09/2026

NEMA Assesses Flood Impact in FCT Communities

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abuja Operations Office, has assessed the impact of flooding in Trademoore Estate, Guzape and Galadimawa communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The assessment followed reports of flooding in parts of the territory and was aimed at determining the extent of the impact, identifying affected locations and gathering firsthand information to guide appropriate emergency response measures.

The NEMA assessment team visited the affected communities, inspected flooded areas and engaged residents to document the effects on homes, access roads and other critical facilities.

The exercise also provided the Agency with an opportunity to obtain updated information from affected residents and assess emerging needs that may require further attention in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

NEMA said findings from the assessment would support ongoing coordination of appropriate interventions and strengthen engagement with relevant agencies involved in flood management across the FCT.

The Agency urged residents, particularly those living in flood-prone areas, to remain vigilant, heed safety advisories and take necessary precautions as the rainy season continues.

NEMA Abuja Operations Office will continue to monitor the situation and work with relevant stakeholders to strengthen preparedness and response measures across the FCT.

2nd September, 2026

02/09/2026

NEMA Distributes Relief to Rainstorm, Clash Victims in Niger

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Minna Operations Office, has commenced the distribution of relief materials to victims of a recent rainstorm and communal clash in Lavun, Mokwa and Edati Local Government Areas of Niger State.

The distribution exercise, held on Tuesday, 1st September 2026, in Mokwa, Mokwa Local Government Area, was aimed at providing immediate humanitarian assistance to affected households and helping to ease the hardship caused by the incidents.

Representing the Head of NEMA Minna Operations Office, Mr. Hussaini Isah, the Head of Search and Rescue Unit, Mr. Shamsudeen A. Haliru, said the intervention was part of the Agency’s mandate to provide timely assistance to people affected by disasters.

The relief items distributed included bags of rice, maize, beans, seasoning, salt, tomato paste, vegetable oil, blankets and foam mattresses.

The intervention was facilitated by the Member representing Lavun/Mokwa/Edati Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Joshua Gana, following identified needs among constituents affected by the rainstorm and communal clash.

The exercise was conducted in collaboration with the member’s Constituency Office, represented by his Senior Adviser, Mr. Jacob Saba; the District Head of Ndalili, Mokwa, Alh. Muhammad Aliyu Shehu; NSEMA Desk Officer, Mal. Muhammad Isah Idugi; and representatives of the Nigeria Police Force, NSCDC, vigilante groups, traditional institutions, community members and other stakeholders.

Beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the intervention, describing the assistance as timely and valuable in addressing their immediate needs.

They also commended the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, for her continued support towards ensuring that humanitarian assistance reaches communities affected by disasters.

1st September, 2026

02/09/2026

NEMA, Partners Begin Flood Response Simulation in Ogun

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Ogun State Emergency Management Agency (OGSEMA), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank, has commenced a three-day full-scale flood disaster response simulation exercise in Ogun State.

Code-named “Igbalaye Aye” (Saving Lives), the exercise is designed to test and strengthen flood preparedness, improve emergency response capacity and enhance coordination among government agencies, development partners, security agencies and other stakeholders involved in disaster management.

The three-day simulation commenced on Tuesday, 1st September 2026, with an opening address delivered on behalf of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, by the Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka.

Representing the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, the South-West Zonal Director, Dr. Saheed Akiode, said the exercise was important in strengthening preparedness and response capacity at the local level while promoting coordinated action in the management of flood disasters.

Day One featured technical sessions, presentations and interactive discussions on flood preparedness, early warning systems, emergency response, disaster risk reduction and incident management.

Presentations by Dr. Saheed Akiode, Mr. Labaran Ahman and Mr. Dan Atabo provided participants with practical insights and professional perspectives on strengthening flood disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.

The exercise also highlighted the importance of inter-agency collaboration, timely dissemination of early warnings, effective communication, coordinated mobilisation of resources and active community participation in reducing the impact of flood disasters.

The Day One sessions provided stakeholders with an opportunity to share experiences, assess existing preparedness and response capacity, identify operational gaps and strengthen coordination ahead of the practical components of the simulation.

The exercise brought together officials from NEMA, OGSEMA and other state emergency management agencies, government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, development partners, security agencies and other critical stakeholders.

Among those present were the Director, Disaster Risk Reduction, Dr. Ishaya Chonoko; Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Mrs. Soyoye-Baker Olufunmilayo; Head, NEMA Ibadan Operations Office, Mr. Yinusa Deji G.; Head, NEMA Lagos Operations Office, Mr. Tunde Mohammed; Head, NEMA Ado-Ekiti Operations Office, Mr. Olanrewaju Kazeem; General Manager, OGSEMA, Mr. Soji Durojaiye; Administrative Secretary, Oyo State Emergency Management Agency, Mrs. Ojuolape Busari; and General Manager, Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency, Mr. Dare Oshaolu, among other stakeholders.

The “Igbalaye Aye” exercise is expected to strengthen disaster preparedness and response mechanisms in Ogun State and the wider South-West region through practical testing of plans, coordination structures and response capacities.

1st September, 2026

02/09/2026

NEMA, SEMA, Red Cross Monitor River Niger Water Level in Onitsha

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), has intensified monitoring of the River Niger water level at the Onitsha River Port as part of ongoing efforts to detect emerging flood risks and strengthen preparedness.

The monitoring visit, conducted by the NEMA Enugu Operations Office at the Onitsha River Port, focused on assessing the prevailing water level of the River Niger and its potential implications for vulnerable riverine communities and critical infrastructure.

The exercise was carried out at the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) river gauge station along the River Niger to obtain timely hydrological information, track changes in water levels and identify possible signs of increasing flood risk.

Speaking during a meeting with the Area Manager of the NIWA Onitsha Area Office, Mr. Victor Nwokocha, the Head of NEMA Enugu Operations Office, Mrs. Priscilla Madukwe, said reliable hydrological information was essential for early warning, risk assessment, preparedness, contingency planning and coordinated disaster response.

She stressed the need for continuous monitoring and effective information sharing among relevant agencies, particularly during periods of heightened flood risk, noting that timely and accurate data would support informed decisions and appropriate preventive measures.

The engagement also provided an opportunity for NEMA, SEMA and NRCS to review available information on the River Niger water level and strengthen inter-agency coordination in preparation for possible flooding in vulnerable areas.

NEMA and its partners will continue to monitor developments along the River Niger and work with relevant stakeholders to strengthen early warning, preparedness and coordinated response measures for communities and critical infrastructure at risk.

1st September, 2026

02/09/2026

NEMA Assesses Needs of 1,736 Military Widows in Gombe

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Gombe Operations Office, has assessed the vulnerability and humanitarian needs of military widows in Gombe State, with preliminary findings identifying 1,736 widows across 289 households as requiring assistance.

The assessment was conducted to determine the specific humanitarian, social and economic challenges confronting the widows and provide information to guide appropriate interventions for those in need.

During the exercise, the NEMA assessment team engaged military widows living both within and outside the barracks. The beneficiaries participated in the exercise and provided information on their living conditions, socio-economic circumstances and other challenges affecting their welfare.

The assessment followed a formal request for relief intervention submitted by the Military Widows Association to the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, through the Head of NEMA Gombe Operations Office.

The exercise enabled NEMA to gather relevant information on the number of affected households and the circumstances of the widows, providing a basis for determining the scope of humanitarian needs and possible areas of intervention.

The preliminary findings showed that 1,736 military widows, comprising 289 households, were identified as being in need of humanitarian assistance and support.

NEMA said the assessment would help strengthen evidence-based humanitarian planning and ensure that any intervention is appropriately targeted towards vulnerable individuals and households with identified needs.

The agency reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable persons and working with relevant stakeholders to improve coordination and ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches those most in need.

1st September, 2026

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