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| Photo shows L-R: Governing Council member of the Chartered Risk Management Institute (CRMI), Mrs Augusta Ehighalna; First Vice President, CRMI, Mr Kevin Ugwuoke; Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar; President of CRMI, Professor Ezekiel Oseni; CRMI Council member, Mrs Olubanke Akanni; and CRMI Registrar, Dr Victor Olannye during the courtesy visit. |
The Governing Council of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI), under the leadership of President Professor Ezekiel Oseni, made a significant courtesy visit to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
The CRMI delegation was warmly received by NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar.
During the visit, CRMI expressed its commitment to forging a strategic collaboration with NEMA aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s emergency preparedness and risk management capabilities.
Speaking on the purpose of the visit, Professor Oseni said it was aimed at fostering strategic collaboration between NEMA and the Institute to advance risk management and disaster preparedness across Nigeria.
According to a press release signed by Manzo Ezekiel, Head, NEMA Press Unit, he extended an invitation for NEMA to be represented on the Governing Council of CRMI, emphasizing that such collaboration would enhance the Institute’s impact in the area of disaster management for the benefit of Nigerians.
Responding, the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar commended CRMI for its efforts in promoting a culture of risk reduction. She reaffirmed NEMA’s commitment to disaster risk reduction, noting that proactive risk management is essential for mitigating disasters.
The DG NEMA appreciated the opportunity given for the Agency to be represented on the CRMI Governing Council and confirmed acceptance of the offer, signaling the Agency’s readiness to strengthen its engagement with CRMI.
The Director of Relief and Rehabilitation at NEMA, Mr. Abdullahi Usur, while contributing to discussions during the visit, praised the Institute’s initiative and noted that NEMA’s Disaster Risk Reduction Department shares a common vision with CRMI.
Similarly, the Director of Human Resources, Dr. Umesi Emenike, expressed support for the partnership and stated that staff of the Agency would be encouraged to enroll as members of the Institute to benefit from professional development opportunities in risk management.
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