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| L-R: Director General, NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, and Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Dr Aminu Maida during the visit of NEMA management team to NCC Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. |
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are deepening their collaboration to boost the effectiveness and speed of emergency response and disaster management nationwide.
This renewed partnership aims to harness advanced communication services to ensure timely delivery of critical information and coordinated action during emergencies.
By leveraging the NCC’s infrastructure—particularly the national 112 emergency number—both agencies are working to strengthen the country’s ability to respond swiftly to disasters.
The initiative is set to enhance the integration of emergency services and improve access for Nigerians, regardless of their location.
Leaders from both organizations have reaffirmed their commitment to this partnership, emphasizing the importance of robust communication networks in saving lives and minimizing the impact of disasters across Nigeria.
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| Photo shows L-R: Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Engr. Abraham Oshadami; Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar; Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Dr Aminu Maida and Director, Information Communication Technology, NEMA, Dr James Ajujobi, during the visit of NEMA Management team to the NCC Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |
And as part of efforts to deepen collaboration between the two organizations, the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
During the visit, Mrs. Umar emphasized the importance of expanding the scope of cooperation between NEMA and NCC, particularly in enhancing emergency communication systems, promoting disaster risk reduction initiatives, and supporting the development and dissemination of early warning systems.
According to a press release signed by Manzo Ezekiel, Head, NEMA Press Unit, the NEMA DG also commended the NCC for activating the national emergency number and called for seamless interoperability between it and NEMA’s emergency contact number.
This, she said, would ensure Nigerians in distress can access timely and coordinated emergency response services.
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| Group photo of members of the two teams |
Responding, Dr. Aminu Maida assured the Commission’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with NEMA.
He stressed the need to increase public awareness about the availability and proper use of emergency call numbers to better serve citizens.
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