NEMA ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS IN AKWA. IBOM ON MITIGATING FLOOD DISASTER.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has stressed the need for stakeholder collaboration to mitigate flood impacts through early warnings. 

NEMA's Director-General, Zubaida Umar, made this known at a stakeholder engagement event in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, aimed at raising awareness and sensitizing communities on flood mitigation ahead of the 2025 rainy season.

Highlighting the importance of community participation and collaboration among stakeholders in carrying out early warnings to safeguard communities at risk and protect critical infrastructure, she sympathized with victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State.

Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Akon Eyakenyi, commended NEMA for the sensitization effort, noting that the state government has been consistent in its sensitization and routine de-silting of gutters to prevent flooding. 

The event brought together representatives from various federal agencies, local government areas, and stakeholder.

##UTVAfrica##