The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has raised an urgent alert to communities residing along the River Niger, particularly in Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara States, advising them to relocate immediately to higher and safer grounds as water levels continue to rise dangerously. This advisory, issued over the weekend, follows hydrological data from the Nigeria Hydrological
Nigeria’s flood crisis has taken a devastating toll this year, with 165 fatalities recorded and 119,791 persons impacted across 19 states, according to the National Emergency Management Agency. Latest NEMA data released Friday shows the disaster has left 82 people missing, 138 injured, and displaced 43,936 persons. The floods destroyed 8,594 homes and submerged
Maiduguri, July 27, 2025 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has intensified its collaborative efforts with key stakeholders to strengthen disaster mitigation and response capacity in Borno and Yobe states. In a strategic engagement held in Maiduguri, NEMA brought together local emergency responders, security agencies, civil society organisations, and community leaders to discuss coordinated strategies
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Ahmed, has paid a humanitarian visit to Kebbi State to deliver essential relief materials to victims of recent disasters in the state. The visit, which took place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting communities affected by natural and
As part of efforts to curb the annual threat of flooding in Jigawa State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), through its Kano Operations Office, joined a coordinated flood preparedness and refuse management sensitization campaign on Wednesday, 9th July 2025. The campaign, spearheaded by the Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA) in partnership with the
UYO – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), through its Uyo Operations Office, has stepped up efforts to curb the rising cases of tanker-related accidents and fire outbreaks in Akwa Ibom State by launching a robust public awareness and sensitisation campaign. The exercise, which kicked off with a road walk on Thursday in the state
Kano, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 Technical sessions ahead of the upcoming flood simulation exercise in Kano State continued on Wednesday, July 3, 2025, drawing active participation from community stakeholders and emergency responders across multiple levels of government. The sessions, designed to strengthen disaster preparedness and response coordination, saw robust involvement from State Emergency Management
Tangaza, Sokoto – July 2025 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has conducted a humanitarian needs assessment in Tangaza Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State. The joint assessment followed reports of escalating humanitarian challenges in the area, including displacement, food insecurity, and damage to
Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Institute for Security Studies (NISS) have announced plans to collaborate on enhancing institutional capacity for effective disaster management and national security response. This strategic partnership was unveiled during a high-level meeting between the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, and the
Shelleng/Guyuk, Adamawa State – June 30, 2025 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the devastating windstorm disaster that struck parts of Shelleng and Guyuk Local Government Areas in Adamawa State. The evaluation, carried out by officials from NEMA’s Yola Operations Office, was in response to reports of extensive damage
