Moses Ofodeme
The Director General (DG) of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar on Tuesday visited Ondo State for an on-the-spot assessment of the recent flood incident in the State.
Upon arrival at the airport, the Director General was received by the Governor of the State, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa who was on his way out of the state for an official engagement. The reception marked the beginning of the visit, aimed at discussing key issues related to disaster management, emergency preparedness, and the state’s response strategies.
After the meeting with the Governor at the airport, the Director General proceeded to the Deputy Governor’s Office, where she held a meeting with the Deputy Governor, Mr Olayide Adelami on enhancing collaboration between NEMA and Ondo State in addressing emergency situations and improving the state’s disaster response framework.
During her remarks at the meeting with the Deputy Governor, the Director General of NEMA stated that her visit to the state was part of an assessment tour to monitor the response to the flood incident in Ondo town. She commended the collaboration between the agency and the state government through SEMA, in areas such as flood season sensitization. She also encouraged communities to take proactive measures in disaster risk reduction to minimize the impact of future disasters.
In response, the Deputy Governor expressed gratitude for NEMA’s continued support to the state and urged citizens to pay attention to early warnings from authorities. He also emphasized the importance of avoiding construction on waterways and ensuring proper waste management and drainage maintenance.
During the flood assessment in Ondo town, the Director General of NEMA, accompanied by the Deputy Governor and member of the House of Representatives for Ondo East and West Federal Constituency, Hon. Abiola Makinde, visited His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, the Osemawe of Ondo andoffered sympathies regarding the flood incident while reassuring the King of the Federal Government’s continued support through NEMA.
The working visit is part of NEMA’s broader efforts to strengthen partnerships with state governments to ensure timely and effective responses to disasters across the country.