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Flood: Assessment team hails NEMA DG, Maihaja over proactive interventions, transparency

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2018 0

The Policing Nigeria Awareness Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation has hailed the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr. Mustapha Maihaja for his proactive intervention on disasters in the country. PNAI gave the verdict after a recent tour of selected

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Uproar as Reps indict NEMA boss of N33bn diversion

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2018 0

…Seek for his sack, prosecution by EFCC, reinstatement of sacked directors …Allegations baseless, did not reflect facts, documents before Reps-NEMA boss The House of Representatives on Thursday indicted the embattled Director – General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, of alleged involvement in fraud amounting to

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NEMA Clarifies Alleged Reps Indictment

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2018 0

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said it is shocked to hear about some of the findings and conclusions presented by the House of Representatives committee on Emergency and Preparedness Response. The agency in a statement by its spokesman, Sani Datti said it is therefore, important to clear the air on some of the […]

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NEMA returns another batch of 141 Nigerians from Libya

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2018 0

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Wednesday, received a fresh batch of 141 stranded Nigerians from a restive Libya, comprising 71 female adults, 3 female children and 3 female infants. Also, there are 53 male adults, 6 male children and 5 male infants. The agency, which returned the stranded nationals back to the country, […]

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NEMA And PMB’s Midas Touch On Disaster Management

Ihesiulo Grace 30 September 2018 0

Since the advent of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015, the country has witnessed significant progress in critical areas such as security, agriculture, health, and education. Also, another area where the president has scored high is in the recent handling of the flooding in some states by the National Emergency Management Agency ( […]

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NEMA clarifies emergency funds; hails Buhari’s swift response

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2018 0

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has cleared the air over alleged astronomical sums requested from the Federal Government to tackle flooding. According to figures released by the agency on Thursday, 199 casualties were recorded in the recent disaster that spread to 87 local governments in 12 states across the country. It was alleged that […]

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NEMA confirms death of pastor, wife in Imo flood

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2018 0

The Head of Imo/Abia Operations Office, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Evans Ugoh, has confirmed that a pastor and his wife died in Monday’s massive flood in an Imo community. Ugoh confirmed the incident on Tuesday in an interview with newsmen in Owerri. The flood swept away some homes and farmlands in Oguta, the […]

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Flood Management: Why Maihaja Deserves A National Honour

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2018 0

Natural and human-made catastrophic events appear to be steadily increasing in intensity and frequency. Proper preparation, response, and recovery are vital if humanity and its vital systems are to cope with this and survive large-scale disasters. Like I have mentioned in numerous forums, one of the keys to effective disaster management is developing the tools, […]

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Flood: Osinbajo in Niger State, directs resettlement sites for affected victims

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2018 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide building materials to the new resettlement site for communities affected by flood in Niger State in order to ease their hardship. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Niger State Governor, Mr Jibrin Ndace, quoted Osinbajo as disclosing this on […]

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Kogi Flood Victims Moved Into Hostels, Says NEMA Boss

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2018 0

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it has moved victims of Kogi flood into hostels in the state. Director-General of the agency, Mr Mustapha Maihaja, stated this on Wednesday during an interview on Sunrise Daily, a breakfast programme on Channels Television. In Kogi State, the Presidential Committee on Flood, Relieve and Rehabilitation has constructed

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NEMA’s impactful outings on disaster management

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2018 0

These are indeed trying times. The floods are here again, and as usual, thousands are affected. Homes have been destroyed, farms have been washed away, and the list goes on. While it is succinct to state that just like in other climes where natural disasters such as hurricane, earthquakes, and floods have continued to wreak […]

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NEMA Declares Flooding In Four States National Disaster

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2018 0

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Maihaja, has declared flooding a national disaster in four states including Kogi, Niger, Delta and Anambra, placing eight others on the watch list. NEMA made the declaration on Monday, days after the President ordered the agency to declare the situation a national disaster. Following the […]

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Flood: NEMA declares national disaster in four states

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2018 0

The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Maihaja, has declared flooding a national disaster in four states of Kogi, Niger, Delta and Anambra, placing eight others on the watch list. The agency made the declaration on Monday, days after the President ordered it to declare the situation a national disaster. Following […]

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NEMA expresses doubt over cause of Abuja earth tremor

Ihesiulo Grace 12 September 2018 0

…Advises communities in Niger, Kwara to shun river banks Few days after some Abuja residence experienced earth tremor in areas such as Mpape, Maitama, Gwarinpa and Kubwa, the FCT National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Agency (FEMA) has expressed uncertainty over the cause. The Director-General of NEMA, Mr Idris Abass, said on Tuesday in Abuja, that […]

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NEMA Success story and echoes of triumph from abroad

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2018 0

In recent times, there has been an avalanche of criticism on the activities of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) concerning its Director General, Engr. Mustapha Maihaja. While some see him as a misfit, some also saw him as that thoroughbred professional whose experience which he has brought to bear in the running of NEMA […]

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NEMA lauds military participation in disaster mgt

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2018 0

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says it is very impressed with the quality of military involvement in disaster managements and support of victims. Its Director General, Alhaji Mustapha Maihaja, while assessing facilities at the Disaster Response Unit of the 119 Operation Base of the Nigeria Airforce, Sokoto on Friday, promised that the agency would […]

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Disaster: NEMA harps on synergy among security agencies in rescue operations

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2018 0

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for a synergy among all security agencies participating in its rescue operations and other related activities. The Managing Director of the agency, Mr Mustapha Maihaja, made the call on Wednesday when he visited the Disaster Rescue Unit of the 73 Battalion of the Nigerian Army at Janguza […]

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NEMA, NMA partner on disaster medical assistance

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2018 0

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have commenced a process of partnership to strengthen the provision of quick and appropriate emergency medical assistance to disaster victims in the country. Already, a Bilateral Technical Working Group (BTWG) has been established between NEMA and the NMA to draw up details of […]

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Nigeria marks 2018 World Humanitarian Day

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2018 0

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with National Commission for Refugees, Migrant and Internally Displaced Persons with support of the United Nation Systems in Nigeria and ECOWAS is organizing the 2018 World Humanitarian Day in Nigeria. This year’s theme is “Not A Target”, and Sunday 19th August 2018 will be the World

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NEMA: An Odyssey To A True Servant

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2018 0

I received with utmost joy the recent nomination of the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) as the Humanitarian Icon of the Year by TheNigerian News Portal. To also say I was lost for words would be an understatement. My excitement stems from the fact at the DG has been recognized for […]