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Fl00ding: NEMA Activate Offices Across The Country
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has activated its operational offices to respond to the recent flood incidents which have affected several states in the country. This was disclosed in a statement by the agency’s Director General, Zubaida Umar, on Monday, 8th of July, 2024.
According to Umar, the agency has deployed search and rescue teams to support the State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) in affected areas. The statement reads: “In furtherance of its proactive flood risk management, the Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar has activated all Zonal, Territorial and Operation offices of the Agency nationwide to work with the States Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) within their area of responsibilities to carry out rescue operations and conduct assessment of the situation.
“The NEMA Zonal, Territorial and Operation offices are located in Lagos, Ibadan, Ekiti, Abuja, Minna, Jos, Enugu, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Edo, Uyo, Kano, Sokoto, Kaduna, Maiduguri, Yola and Gombe. “At the headquarters NEMA alsooperates a toll-free emergency contact line: 0800CALLNEMA (080022556362) in addition to all its social media platforms through which feedback from members of the public can be received nationwide. “Consequently, NEMA Search and Rescue officers have been deployed across the states and providing the much desired support in coordination of rescue operations with SEMAs and other stakeholders at recently flooded areas and communities. “The Agency is also conducting rapid assessment to determine any further assistance that may be required in the impacted communities.
“The rescue efforts by NEMA is in addition to the ongoing sensitization and awareness activities being carried out to alert the public of the predicted flood for necessary actions to be taken to avert negative impacts. “On Wednesday 3rd July, the Director General NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar was in Anambra State on flood advocacy where she discussed with the Deputy Governor who represented the Governor, religious and community leaders on measures to avert and mitigate against flood in the state which often record severe flooding annually. “She has also previously visited several states and stakeholders across the country on the same mission with plans to continue with the advocacy.
“As part of its pre-rainy season flood prevention advocacy, the Agency engaged the media in the placement of flood sensitization jingles, held emergency coordination forums with critical stakeholders to prepare them for the predicted disaster. “The Agency, had soon after the flood prediction written all State Governments with the list of Local Governments that are at risk and outlined actions required to be taken also to avert or mitigate against the disaster. “A number of states that heeded the advisory from NEMA have acknowledged their early actions matched with the warnings and NEMA responses that have made lots of differences. NEMA wishes to reemphasize the flood warning while calling on all stakeholders including State.”
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GOVERNOR UZODIMMA INSPECTS MAJOR ONGOING PROJECTS ACROSS OWERRI, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO URBAN RENEWAL.
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
7-OCT- 2025
The Executive Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Monday embarked on an extensive inspection tour of several ongoing projects across Owerri, the state capital, In a remarkable move that reflects his administration’s dedication to infrastructural excellence and urban transformation
The inspection exercise was part of the Governor’s continuous monitoring of strategic development projects aimed at ensuring timely delivery, adherence to standards, and alignment with the State’s comprehensive urban renewal scheme.
During the tour, Governor Uzodimma visited key project sites including the construction of the Ultra-Modern Bus Terminal at Onitsha Road, the Imo Recreation Park, the headquarters of the Imo Internal Revenue Service (IIRS), and the Imo Drug Warehouse. Each of these projects represents a vital component of the administration’s broader vision to modernize Owerri, strengthen public services, and promote economic vibrancy within the State.
According to the Governor, the on-site inspection was not just an assessment exercise but a strategic review session aimed at identifying gaps and ensuring that contractors maintain both speed and quality in project execution. He emphasized that his observations during the visit would inform prompt and targeted interventions to accelerate delivery timelines and enhance the efficiency of infrastructure development.
Governor Uzodimma reiterated that his government remains focused on sustainable urban development, with projects deliberately designed to improve the living standards of citizens, decongest urban traffic, enhance environmental aesthetics, and boost tourism and commerce in the capital city.
The Governor’s hands-on leadership style continues to reflect his resolve to deliver on the 3R Government Agenda of Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Recovery, transforming Imo into a modern, functional, and investor-friendly state.
The Northern Elders Forum and the Northern Governors Forum have established a new body known as the Northern Nigeria Development Council, NNDC, to coordinate and drive the region’s economic transformation agenda.
The decision followed the signing of the Northern Nigeria Economic Development Charter at the end of the Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit, which ended in Abuja on Monday.
NEF Convener, Prof Ango Abdullahi, who signed the communiqué after the summit, pointed out that the proposed council will operate under the joint supervision of the two forums and serve as the institutional framework for implementing the region’s long-term development masterplan.
The communiquè said, “The charter signed by the Northern Governors commits them to establish the NNDC as the dedicated coordinating agency for the region’s economic agenda.”
It further revealed that the NNDC will “serve as the institutional and programme management body to midwife the Regional Integration Agenda of Northern Nigeria.”
It will consolidate strategies in mining, agriculture, power, industrialization, technology, and related sectors.
The summit, themed “Unlocking Strategic Opportunities in Mining, Agriculture, and Power,” brought together governors, investors, and development partners to explore ways to accelerate growth in the region.
The forum disclosed that over $10bn in investments were pledged across key sectors for implementation over the next five years.
It also emphasized the need for regional economic integration, improved infrastructure, and clear investment policies to attract private capital.
Participants further recommended reforms to ease doing business, standardise public-private partnership frameworks, and institutionalise land administration reforms.
They also proposed the creation of a Security-Investment Coordination Task Force to safeguard critical projects.
The communiqué traced the vision for the new council to the North’s historical industrial base, recalling the 1960s and 1970s when agriculture and agro-processing anchored the region’s economy.
It noted that the new initiative aims to revive that legacy through a modernised, coordinated framework for sustainable growth.
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