By Olawale Lamina
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Abuja Operations Office ,AOO, has carried out an on-the-spot assessment of flood-ravaged communities in Kogi Local Government Area of Kogi State, to ascertain the level of impact and identify immediate humanitarian needs.
A statement by NEMA AOO Press Unit explained that its assessment team embarked on an advocacy visit to the Ohimege of Koton Karfe, Dr. Salihu Akawu Saidu, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions and community stakeholders, to address the challenges posed by the flood disaster.
The visit which involved the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (KOSEMA) team was led by the Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State on Emergency Management, Hon. Muhammed Shuaibu.
During the exercise, the team visited several flood-ravaged communities, including Odaki, Ukwo, Kpokpozi, and Bass B, where they assessed the extent of damage to lives, livelihoods, infrastructure, and other critical areas affected by the disaster.
The statement further revealed that the assessment involved key stakeholders, which included officials from NEMA, KOSEMA, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs), and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development Humanitarian Emergency Assistance Programme (N-HYPERDEC).
It added that the he collaborative assessment is aimed at providing accurate situation reports, enhancing coordination among emergency response agencies, and ensuring that appropriate interventions are delivered to affected communities.
The agency seized the opportunity to restate its commitment to working closely with state governments, traditional rulers, community leaders, and humanitarian partners to strengthen disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts across the country.
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