Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency

18/09/2025

Kaduna State Government Temporarily Closes Bashama Flood Camp Following Improvement in Flood Situations

The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) in the instance of HE Gov. Uba Sani, wish to announce the successful and temporary closure of the Bashama flood camp at the Namadi Sambo Skill Acquisition Centre, which served as a camp for victims of the recent flood incident in the Tudun Wada community of Kaduna South Local Government Area.

The camp officially closed on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, following a significant improvement in the flooding situation and the successful completion of the emergency response phase.

The flood, that affected several areas within the community, displaced a significant number of residents. A detailed headcount conducted by the multi-agency response team has 42 households, comprising 239 individuals impacted by the flood, including pregnant women, persons with disabilities, and children.

The most severely affected area was Katagum Road, with significant impact also recorded on Fulani Road, Hausawa Road, Kaje Road, Shettima Road, and Kwanan Lami.

The emergency response was a coordinated effort showcasing effective inter-agency collaboration. The operation involved personnel from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Red Cross Society, Safety Awareness and Environmental Support initiative (SAESI) and the Kaduna Vigilante Service (KADVIS), all working under the coordination of KADSEMA.

The Executive Secretary of KADSEMA Dr Usman Hayatu Mazadu represented by the Ag. Director, Disaster and Relief Management Dept. of the agency Mubarak Zakari, on behalf of the state government commended the seamless collaboration between the agencies involved, noting that the exercise was conducted successfully without any secondary incidents.

He further emphasized the need for continued Surveillance; Sustained monitoring of all identified flood-prone areas within the state, especially Katagum Road.

The Kaduna state government led by H.E. Sen. Uba Sani (CON) remains committed to safeguarding the lives and properties of all citizens and will continue to work with partners to build a more resilient Kaduna State.

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KADSEMA.
18th September, 2025

12/09/2025

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10/09/2025

Kaduna Proactive on Flood Risks, Strategic Team Reviews Weekly Weather Forecasts

In a decisive move to mitigate the impact of the impending rainy season, the strategic team for the 2025 Flood Emergency Operation and Response comprising stakeholders in emergency response is currently convened in a weekly meeting at the headquarters of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA).

The high-level meeting, which is ongoing, is primarily focused on a thorough review of the latest weather outlook, forecasts, and advisories issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). This critical analysis forms the bedrock of the state's preemptive strategy to manage flood-related disasters.

This weekly briefing is a core component of KADSEMA's concerted effort to coordinate a robust and effective response to all emergencies attributed to the 2025 rainfall season. The initiative is designed to ensure all relevant sub-committees and response units are operating with the most current data, enabling swift and informed decision-making to protect lives and property.

The ongoing session is a reflection of the state government's commitment to fulfilling its primary obligation of keeping all citizens safe.

By prioritizing early warning systems and strategic preparedness, the government aims to significantly reduce the vulnerability of communities often affected by seasonal flooding.

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KADSEMA
10TH September, 2025

08/09/2025

KADSEMA LEADS ASSESSMENT OF AREAS IMPACTED BY FLOOD

A major multi-agency assessment has revealed damages caused by two days of heavy rainfall in Kaduna State, with atleast 171 residential buildings affected and directly impacting 545 households across several communities in Kaduna North Local Government Area.

The coordinated assessment, led by the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), was conducted on September 6th and 7th by a team of emergency responders and disaster management experts.

The mission aimed to evaluate the impact of the torrential rains that pounded the state on September 4th and 5th, 2025.

The stakeholder team included the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Christian Aid, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Nigeria Red Cross, and the Kaduna State Fire and Public Safety Agency, among others.

The worst-hit area was the Kigo Road Community, where a staggering 69 buildings and 276 households were flooded. The deluge also affected Merits Kids Academic School, a private nursery and primary school.

In Rifin Guza Community, a river overflowed its banks, submerging buildings.

The assessment team was forced to shift from evaluation to immediate action, assisting residents with the emergency evacuation of their properties.

Other severely affected communities include:

· Shooting Range, Kabala Costain; Bashama Road, Tudun Wada; Ungwan Rimi; with a key connecting bridge to Libreville Road overwhelmed by water; Malali G.R.A.

The team also visited a camp established at the Girls Primary School in Kigo Community. There, the traditional ruler commended the rapid response of the state government and further appealed for 24-hour security personnel to protect the camp from threats of theft, vandalism, and issues of open defecation around the camp.

This comprehensive assessment marks a critical first step in the state's disaster response, providing crucial data to coordinate relief efforts, including the provision of emergency shelter, food, and medical supplies for the hundreds of displaced residents.

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KADSEMA
7th September, 2025

23/08/2025

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23/08/2025

Day 2 Assessment Report: Jaji Land Dispute. The team is on the ground, diligently assessing and collecting data from victims of the Jaji land dispute. As the leader notes, "We're driven by His Excellency's unwavering commitment to the well-being of all citizens, ensuring no one is left behind."

21/08/2025

Tawagar Maigirma Gwamna ta Fara Tattara Bayanai Kai-tsaye ga Wadanda Rikicin Fili ya Shafa a JajiBiyo Bayan Umurnin Maigirma Gwamna, Senator Uba Sani CON, tawagar da aka kafa bayan taron masu ruwa da tsaki na ranar Talata ta fara ziyaran sansanin wadanda rikicin fili ya shafa a garin Jaji nan take.Tawagar da Darakta Sashen Kula da Iftila'i da Jin Kai Na SEMA Mal, Mubarak Zakari ke jagoranta tare da ma'aikatan Harkokin Jin Kai ta Jihar Kaduna, da mambobi LEMC Wanda Hon. Kabir Salisu Sambo ya jagoranta ciki har da CAN da JNI da shugabannin al'umma, sun fara aikin muhimmin tattara bayanai don gano sahihan wadanda abin ya shafa da kuma tabbatar da kididdigar barnar da ya faru da Abinda aka Rasa na dukiya. Wannan tsari zai jagoranci hanyoyin bayar da agaji da gwamnati za ta dauka kuma ya tabbatar da cewa taimako ya kai ga kowane iyali da abin ya shafa cikin Kan kanin lokaci.A lokacin ziyarar, al'umma sun nuna babban godiyarsu ga mai girma Gwamna Uba Sani saboda tausayawa alummar sa na musamman, Kan jagorancin mai mutunci, da tausayi na gaske game da halin da suke ciki. Sun kwatanta yadda ya sauke tawaga mai girma da sauri a matsayin shaida ta karara na soyayyarsa da himmarsa ga jin daɗin rayuwa, mutunci, da kare hakkin ɗan adam, musamman Ganin Yadda S**a tsin chi Kansu Chikin mawuyachin Hali.Sashen Hulɗar Jama'a,KADSEMA21 ga Agusta, 2025

21/08/2025

Assessment Team Commences On-the-Spot Data Collection for Jaji Land Dispute VictimsFollowing the directives of His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani CON, the Assessment Team constituted after Tuesday’s stakeholders’ engagement has commenced immediate visits to the camps of affected victims of land dispute in Jaji.The team, led by the Director Disaster and Relief Management Department of KADSEMA Mal Mubarak Zakari and staff of Kaduna State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, with active involvement of the members of the LEMC headed by Hon. Kabir Salisu Sambo including CAN and JNI and community leaders, has begun the critical task of data collection to identify genuine victims and ascertain the level of damage. This process will guide government’s targeted relief interventions and ensure that assistance reaches every affected family in a timely and transparent manner.During the visits, community members expressed deep appreciation to Governor Uba Sani for his extraordinary compassion, humane leadership, and genuine empathy towards their plight. They described the swift deployment of a high-level delegation as a clear demonstration of his love and commitment to the welfare, dignity, and protection of citizens, especially during moments of distress.Public Relations Unit,KADSEMA21st August, 2025

20/08/2025

**Gwamna Uba Ya Gag Gauta Kai Dauki Domin Sul Hunta Riki Cin Filaye a Jaji **

A cikin yanayin tausasawa da martani ga rikicin filin da ya Auku tsakanin mazauna ƙauyukan Ungwan Malan Auta, Ungwan Musa, Ungwan Aboki, Ungwan Margi, Ungwan Alhassan, Ungwan Yohanah da Ungwan Lauya a kewayen Jaji a cikin Karamar Hukumar Igabi da kuma Sansanin Sojojin Jaji, Gwamnatin Jihar Kaduna ta ɗauki matakai masu kyau don tabbatar da adalchi da zaman lafiya, da sasantawa ga al'ummomin da abin ya shafa domin yin adalchi wa Kowa.

A yau, ranar Talata, 19 ga Agusta, 2025, Kwamishinan Jin Kai, Mr. Yunana Barde, da Babban Shugaban Hukumar bada Agajin gaggawa ta Jihar Kaduna (KADSEMA), Dokta, Usman Hayatu Mazadu, ya dauki matakin umarnin da mai girma Gwamna Uba Sani yabada, sun gudanar da wani taro mai muhimmanci tare da masu ruwa da tsaki don dudanarda abinda yadace.

Taron ya haɗa da shugabannin , Kwamitin Kula da agajin gaggawa na yanki karamar hukumar Igabi (LEMC), mambobin Kwamitin, Sasantawa Rikici karkashin jagorancin Sakataren Gwamnatin Jihar Kaduna (SSG) Dokta Abdulkadir Mu’azu Meyere wanda Mai Girma Gwamna ya kafa a baya, wakilan hukumomin tsaro, shugabannin CAN da JNI, da kuma mambobin al'umma da masu ruwa da tsaki.

Tattaunawar ta ta'allaka ne kan bukatun jin daɗin wadanda abin ya shafa na gaggauta da kuma neman madaidaicin mafita ga rikicin da ya dade. A matsayin wani alhaki, taron ya yanke shawarar kafa Ƙungiyar Tantancewa wacce za ta ƙunshi shugabannin al'umma, masu ruwa da tsaki na tsaro, da kuma membobin hidima na KADSEMA. Ƙungiyar, karkashin jagorancin Daraktan Rage Maganchen iftila'i da Agaji na Hukumar, za ta gudanar da tantancewa a wurin don tabbatar da matakin lalacewa, gano wadanda abin ya shafa, da kuma tabbatar da isar da kayan agaji cikin gaggauta da kuma hankali.

Dokta Mazadu, a cikin jawabinsa, ya sake jaddada gwamnatin da Sanata Uba Sani CON ke jagoranta da kuma KADSEMA na jajircewa a taimakon jama'a a lokutan a duk Lokachin faruwan wani iftila'i. Ya lura cewa Hukumar, tana aiki a karkashin jagorancin Gwamna Uba Sani CON, ta kuduri aniyar ba da agaji na gaggawa da kuma mafita mai dorewa.

Kwamishinan, Mr. Barde, ya jaddada cewa umarnin Gwamna Uba Sani yana nuna jajircensa na kula da jin daɗin kowane ɗan ƙasa, inda ya kara da cewa gwamnatin za ta ci gaba da ba da fifiko ga zaman lafiya, adalci, da tallafin jin kai a ko'ina cikin Jihar.

Taron ya ƙare da bege, tare da wakilan al'umma suna alƙawarin haɗin kai da kuma masu ruwa da tsaki na tsaro suna ba da tabbacin goyon bayansu don kiyaye zaman lafiya a duk tsarin.

Wannan ci gaban yana zama shaida ga "Ajandar Ci Gaba" na Gwamna Uba Sani, wanda ya sanya jin daɗin da mutuncin 'yan ƙasa a zuciyar mulki.

Sashen Hulda da Jama'a,
KADSEMA
19 ga Agusta, 2025

20/08/2025

Governor Uba Moves Swiftly to Provide Relief and Mediate Jaji Land Dispute

In a swift and compassionate response to the recent land dispute between the settlers of ungwan Malan Auta, Ungwan Musa, Ungwan Aboki, Ungwan Margi, Ungwan Alhassan, ungwan Yohanah and Ungwan Lauya villages all around Jaji in Igabi Local Government Area and the Jaji Military Cantonment, the Kaduna State Government has taken decisive steps to ensure peace, relief, and reconciliation for the affected communities.

Earlier today, Tuesday, 19th August 2025, the Honourable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Yunana Barde, and the Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), Dr. Usman Hayatu Mazadu, jointly chaired a crucial engagement with stakeholders at the express instance of Governor Uba Sani.

The meeting brought together the leadership of Igabi LGA, the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC), members of the Dispute Settlement Committee chaired by the SSG Dr Abdulkadir Mu'azu Meyere earlier constituted by His Excellency, representatives of security agencies, leaders of CAN and JNI, as well as community members and stakeholders.

Discussions centered on the immediate welfare needs of the victims and the sustainable resolution of the lingering conflict. As a matter of responsibility, the meeting resolved to set up an Assessment Team comprising community leaders, security stakeholders, and corps members serving with KADSEMA. The team, led by the Director of Disaster and Relief Management at the Agency, will conduct an on the spot assessment to ascertain the level of damage, identify victims, and ensure relief materials are delivered promptly and responsively.

Dr. Mazadu, in his remarks, reaffirmed Sen. Uba Sani CON led administration and KADSEMA’s commitment to standing with the people at moments of vulnerability. He noted that the Agency, working under the guidance of Governor Uba Sani CON, is determined to provide both immediate relief and lasting solutions.

The Honourable Commissioner, Mr. Barde, emphasized that the directive of Governor Uba Sani reflects his commitment to the welfare of every citizen, adding that the administration will continue to prioritize peace, justice, and humanitarian support in all parts of the State.

The meeting ended on a hopeful note, with community representatives pledging cooperation and security stakeholders assuring their support to maintain calm throughout the process.

This development stands as a testament to Governor Uba Sani’s “Developmental Agenda,” which places the welfare and dignity of citizens at the heart of governance.

Public Relations Unit,
KADSEMA
19th August, 2025

21/07/2025

KADSEMA Commences Review of its Strategic Plan in Partnership with Christian Aid and UNICEF

To strengthen disaster preparedness and response mechanisms in Kaduna State, the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) has commenced a four-day intensive review of its Strategic Plan for 2025–2030. The review, which began on Monday, July 21 and is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, July 24, is being held in collaboration with Christian Aid and UNICEF.
The strategic review is a critical step towards repositioning KADSEMA to better deliver on its mandate of disaster risk reduction and emergency response. It is designed to align the agency’s goals and operations with both internal standards and global best practices, ensuring that KADSEMA remains responsive, agile, and equipped to handle all forms of hazards across the state.

The Executive Secretary of KADSEMA, Dr. Usman Hayatu Mazadu, emphasized that the review is part of a broader drive to build institutional capacity and empower staff with the tools and vision required to achieve effective disaster management. According to him, the plan will serve as a blueprint to guide the agency’s operations over the next five years, focusing on proactive measures to safeguard lives and properties.

“This exercise reflects our renewed commitment to service delivery, in line with Governor Uba Sani’s administration’s agenda of ensuring a disaster resilient Kaduna,” Dr. Mazadu noted.

The review is facilitated by a team of experts led by Mr. Ayodele Orokoyo, the Lead Consultant from Christian Aid, the session is expected to produce a refined and action-driven strategic framework. The document will define clear priorities, measurable goals, and targeted interventions aimed at enhancing KADSEMA’s effectiveness across its response spectrum.

With the active involvement of key partners and stakeholders, the strategic plan review is expected to chart a transformative course for KADSEMA, ensuring that the agency continues to protect communities and promote resilience across Kaduna State.

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KADSEMA
21st July, 2025