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The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has called for inter-agency synergy between stakeholders to enhance disaster management in Kaduna State.<\/p>\n

The North-West Zonal Coordinator of the agency, Imam Garki, made the call at a Stakeholders Review Meeting of 2023 Disaster Activities on Wednesday in Kaduna.<\/p>\n

Garki said coordination and synergy among disaster response units and agents was important in managing disasters.<\/p>\n

He added that the meeting was aimed at providing vital opportunities for the stakeholders to come together and share project successes and challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis meeting will serve as a platform for us to exchange insights , share best practices and forge innovative solutions to mitigate the impact of disasters and enhance our capacity to adapt and recover swiftly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

On his part, the acting Zonal Director, North-West Zone of the agency, Ishaya Chinoko, said synergy among disaster response units and agents was important in managing disaster or crisis.<\/p>\n

He said the stakeholders need to understand the growing importance of effective disaster preparedness and response in safeguarding communities, infrastructure, livelihood and the environment.<\/p>\n

Chinoko said, \u201cWe have witnessed the devastating impact of disasters, from windstorm and floods to fires; highlighting the critical need for coordinated efforts and proactive measures.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking earlier, the Director, Department of Fire Service and Public Safety, Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency, Paul Aboi, said emergency management fell under three categories; the National, State and Local Government.<\/p>\n

He said enlightenment was key to disaster management, especially when planning emergency strategies.<\/p>\n

Aboi said, \u201cWe can not avoid natural disasters, but we can reduce them.\u201d<\/p>\n

NEMA seeks stakeholders\u2019 partnership in disaster management<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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