On October 8, 2024, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), visited Ondo State to assess the recent flooding.
She was welcomed at the airport by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who was departing for official duties. The visit focused on disaster management and emergency preparedness.
Following her meeting with the Governor, Umar engaged with Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami, to strengthen collaboration between NEMA and the state in enhancing disaster response efforts.
The Director General of NEMA at the meeting, stated that her visit to the state was part of an assessment tour to monitor the response to the flood incident in Ondo town. She commended the collaboration between the agency and the state government through SEMA, in areas such as flood season sensitization. She also encouraged communities to take proactive measures in disaster risk reduction to minimize the impact of future disasters.
In response, the Deputy Governor expressed gratitude for NEMA's continued support to the state and urged citizens to pay attention to early warnings from authorities. He also emphasized the importance of avoiding construction on waterways and ensuring proper waste management and drainage maintenance.
During the flood assessment in Ondo town, the Director General of NEMA, accompanied by the Deputy Governor and member of the House of Representatives for Ondo East and West Federal Constituency, Hon. Abiola Makinde, visited His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, the Osemawe of Ondo and offered sympathies regarding the flood incident, while reassuring the King of federal government's continued support through NEMA.
The working visit, according to a press release signed by Manzo Ezekiel, Head, Press unit at NEMA, is part of NEMA's broader efforts to strengthen partnerships with state governments to ensure timely and effective responses to disasters across the country.
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