The Federal Government of Nigeria has received 50 tons of humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to support those affected by recent floods. The relief materials, delivered to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, were handed over by UAE Ambassador Salem Alshamsi. He mentioned that this donation, initiated by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed...
Category: DISASTER MANAGEMENT
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Flood: Environment Minister condoles with Borno Gov, pledges recovery supports
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Honourable Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has condoled with Borno state Governor Prof. Umaru Zulum over the recent flood disaster that ravaged the state and environs, a statement by the ministries media department has stressed. The Minister who made the remarks during his visit to condole the government...
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Flood: Borno announce relief account, urges donation for the affected victims
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State government has established a dedicated relief fund that can provide urgent assistance to those affected by the recent flooding within Maiduguri and its environs. The government aims to mobilise support from citizens, organisations, and international partners to alleviate the suffering of flood victims and facilitate their recovery. A release...
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Borno Flood Disaster: Gov Zulum appeals for NGO, National. Int’l supports
*Say’s distribution unquantifiable, countless lives lost By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno state Governor Prof. Umar Zulum on Friday strongly appealed for support from NGOs, national and international organizations and wealthy individuals toward the victims of the flood disaster in the state, describing the impact of destruction as unquestionable. The Governor also lamented the impact of...
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Maiduguri flood: NEMA deploy additional resources for search and rescue
The Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Mrs Zubaida Umar has activated the deployment of additional search and rescue personnel and facilities to strengthen the on-going rescue of Maiduguri residents that are trapped in their homes by the devastating flood disaster in the city. In addition to the search and rescue operation, the Agency...
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Maiduguri flood: NEMA deploy additional resources for search and rescue The Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Mrs Zubaida Umar has activated the deployment of additional search and rescue personnel and facilities to strengthen the on-going rescue of Maiduguri residents that are trapped in their homes by the devastating flood disaster in the city....
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NEMA RESPONDED TO RECENT FLOOD INCIDENTS ACROSS NIGERIA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has responded to the recent flood incidents that devastated some communities across the country and commenced the conduct of assessment of the impacts with the various States Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) to provide timely and appropriate support to the affected persons. The timely response by NEMA to the flood...
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NIGERIA, US FORTIFY BILATERAL RELATIONS EXPLORES ECONOMIC COLLABORATION, SOCIO-ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS*
Jeffrey Adaralegbe, Nigeria Today, U.S. Ambassador R ichard Mills was received in the office of Mr. Wale Edun, the Honorable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, in an effort to strengthen bilateral relations and open up new opportunities for economic growth and socio-economic development in the nation. The purpose of the meeting...
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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES THE APPOINTMENT OF ABDULLAHI SULEIMAN ANGO AS MANDATE SECRETARY FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SECRETARIAT
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Abdullahi Suleiman Ango as the Mandate Secretary for the newly established Youth Development Secretariat within the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in the administration’s ongoing efforts to prioritize youth development and empowerment in the Federal Capital Territory. The...
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EndBadGovernance: NHRC Condemns Killing of Teenager by Soldier
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is deeply disturbed by the alleged killing of a 16 years old teenager, Isma’il Muhammad by a soldier, during the 24 hours curfew imposed to curtail the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in Zaria, Kaduna State. The Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR SAN while reacting to the incident...