Human Angle

NEMA Distributes Relief Materials to Kano Flood Victims

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The National Emergency Management Agency, Kano Operations Office, in collaboration with the Kano State Emergency Management Agency, has distributed relief materials to households affected by recent flooding in Rimin Gado/Dawakin Tofa/Tofa Federal Constituency, in Kano State.

This was disclosed by NEMA Kano on Tuesday.

The exercise, conducted in partnership with the Office of the Hon. Member representing the constituency, aimed to ensure that support reached the most affected communities.

NEMA stated that“during the distribution, affected households received essential food supplies including rice, maize, beans, vegetable oil, salt, seasoning cubes, and tomatoes to help ease the immediate hardship caused by the disaster.”

A representative of the House of Representatives expressed appreciation for the swift response, noting that the intervention would bring significant relief to many families.

“Beneficiaries expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Federal Government, NEMA, and the Hon. Member for the timely assistance.

NEMA said the exercise was smoothly coordinated with officials from SEMA and security agencies to ensure transparency and maintain order.

“They also prayed for continued protection from future disasters and pledged to cooperate with authorities in disaster risk reduction efforts.”

“The exercise was smoothly coordinated with the support of officials from NEMA, SEMA, and security agencies to ensure a transparent, peaceful, and well-organized process” .

The relief distribution is part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government and emergency agencies to assist communities affected by flooding across Kano State.

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Environment

NEMA, Police Collaborate on Disaster Management

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The South-West Zonal Directorate of the National Emergency Management Agency has paid a familiarisation visit to the Oyo State Police Command, as part of efforts to deepen inter-agency collaboration on disaster management.

In a statement shared on NEMA’s official X on Wednesday, the Agency revealed that the delegation, led by NEMA Zonal Director Mr Akiode Saheed, alongside Principal officers from the Directorate and Ibadan Operations Office, was received by Commissioner of Police Mr Femi Haruna, PSC, and senior officers at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.

During the visit, Mr. Saheed conveyed the compliments of NEMA Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar and the Agency’s staff to the Commissioner, stating, “We are here to update the Command on NEMA’s strategic plans under our current leadership and to reinforce the long-standing institutional collaboration between our agencies.”

He praised the police for their critical role, noting the “age-long symbiotic relationship” between NEMA and the Nigeria Police Force, and added, “We also appeal for the establishment of a Disaster Management Unit within the Police Command, similar to the Disaster Response Unit (DRU) of the Nigerian military.”

In a remark, the Commissioner of Police, while expressing appreciation and pledging support, said, “We are grateful for this visit and assure NEMA of the Command’s unwavering commitment to strengthening synergy and collaboration with your Agency.”

He further approved the request for a dedicated Disaster Management Unit within the Command.

According to Reports on September 16, the NEMA played a key role in rescuing two construction workers who had been trapped for four days beneath the rubble of a collapsed building at 333 Borno Way, Alagomeji, Ebute Metta, Lagos.

Also, NEMA’s Day 2 incident report further explained that the agency recovered one body on Saturday, while the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed that six victims had been rescued and four bodies recovered as of Monday.

The visit by NEMA to the Oyo State Police Command, coupled with its frontline role in rescue operations such as the Lagos building collapse, highlights the importance of proactive disaster management and stronger partnerships between security and emergency agencies.

By reinforcing synergy, establishing disaster units, and prioritising preventive measures, Nigeria can build a more resilient emergency response system capable of saving lives and reducing the impact of future crises.

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Environment

Ekosin Fire: Osun Speaker Seeks NEMA’s Support

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By Mojisola Oladele 

The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun has called on the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke and the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, to step in and lend support to the recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Ekosin town.

Prince Egbedun  in a  Statement through his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr. Olamide Tiamiyu disclosed this, following a recent fire outbreak which occurred in Ekosin town, Odo-Otin Local Government Council Area of the state.

He stressed that as a result of the inferno, property worth millions of naira were destroyed.

Prince Egbedun, however, appealed for monetary donations and volunteer efforts, from well- meaning individuals in the state to assist those affected by the inferno in Ekosin town .

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News

Zubaida Umar Becomes 2nd Female NEMA DG

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By Abdullah Bello (Abuja)

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General, DG of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Mrs. Umar is the second woman to be appointed as Director-General of this pivotal agency, and her appointment further underlines the president’s avowed commitment to gender inclusion.Also approved is the appointment retired Brigadier-General Lawal Ja’afar Isa as Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education.The president has also approved the appointment of Alhaji Tijani Hashim Abbas as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Chieftaincy Matters.General Ja’afar Isa was Military Administrator of Kaduna State from 1993 to 1996, while Alhaji Tijani Hashim Abbas is the Sarkin Sudan Kano.A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, says the president anticipates that the new appointees will bring their vast experience into play to make impact on the wellbeing of Nigerians.

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Human Angle

Steer Clear of Explosion Site Makinde warns Residents

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Following the Explosion which rocked Old Bodija, Ibadan, the state Capital, Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has cautioned residents and property owners to stay away from the vicinity for structural assessment so as to prevent further damages.

He stated this while addressing a press conference on the ugly incident at the Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan 

Governor Makinde while attributing the incident to the storage of explosive devices by illegal miners assured that the perpetrators would be brought to book. 

The governor said the number of casualties has not changed but there are three fatalities while 77 people were affected.

Governor Makinde also noted that President Bola Tinubu has sent condolences to the people of the state over the Bodija blast adding that the president had asked the National Emergency Management Agency {NEMA) to support the state.

Earlier, the Director General of National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Mustapha Ahmed had disclosed that 58 houses have so far been damaged. 

The DG NEMA explained special operation is still ongoing urging relevant regulatory agencies to be more Proactive to prevent recurrence. 

In the meantime, Oyo state government has opened an Emergency Operation Centre for the victims of the unfortunate occurrence to register for palliatives and compensation. 

Present at the press conference were the Special Adviser on security to the Oyo state Governor, Fatai Owoseni, The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Adebola Hamzat, The leader of the state emergency response team, Professor Temitope Alonge and some other security chiefs.

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Speaker Visits Scene of Ibadan Explosion as Mine Officers Join Probe

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By Mosope Kehinde 

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin has led a delegation of the House to the scene of Tuesday’s explosion at the Adeyi area of old Bodija in Ibadan.

The Speaker and the other Lawmakers were conducted around the scene of the devastating explosion by officials of both the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA and that of the State Emergency Management Agency, NEMA.

Ogundoyin said the visit was to assess the extent of the explosion and to get further briefs on the possible cause of the blast.

“We are here for an on-the-spot assessment of the scene of Tuesday’s explosion. As lawmakers, we are saddened by the incident and we will like to express our condolences to those affected by the explosion.”

He said the Oyo State House of Assembly would collaborate with relevant agencies to ensure the implementation of necessary laws that will promote the safety of the environment.

The Speaker used the medium to appeal to the Federal Government and its emergency response agencies to come to the aid of the victims of the blast.

“Buildings have been reduced to rubbles, properties were lost to the explosion. Our people have lost their loved ones. The victims need all the support we can give them at this trying time. I want to call on the Federal Government of President Bola Tinubu to come to the aid of the victims and their families. The extent and level of damage cannot be quantified.”

The Speaker and his team paid a condolence visit to the former deputy Governor of Oyo State, Bar. Iyiola Oladokun and Comforter Olajide (member representing Ibadan North 1 Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly) whose houses and properties were damaged by the explosion.

“Our heartfelt sympathies to Chief Iyiola Oladokun and Mrs Comforter Olajide for the losses. As you count your losses we take solace in the fact that you and your loved ones are still alive. May the Lord heal the wound and bless you in manifolds ” Oyo Speaker prayed

Meanwhile, Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Oladele Alake has directed Mine Officers to join the ongoing investigation into the cause of the explosion that rocked the Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Tuesday evening.

There are reports that mining explosives illegally stored in a building might be the cause of the incident.

The Minister in a statement personally signed by him on Wednesday said “…I have directed the ministry’s mine officers who are already on site in Ibadan to join ongoing investigations to find out the immediate and remote cause of the explosion. We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause.”

Expressing sadness of the tragic incident, Dr said “If the explosion was caused by mining explosives devices as earlier reported, the ministry will double its effort to tighten the noose around those acquiring explosives and storing them illegally.”

The Minister on behalf of the Ministry offered condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde and the people of Oyo State over lost lives. He also extended his sympathy to the wounded and other victims who suffered one loss or the other, especially residents whose houses were destroyed.

Dr Alake commended Governor Makinde for the rapid mobilisation of emergency response efforts, including the deployment of fire service, police and other security agencies.

He equally urged members of the public to always be safety conscious and report persons or organisations endangering public health and security

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Crime

Bodija Explosion: Rescue Operation Continues

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By Iyabo Adebisi, Olawale Asake

Rescue operations have continued at the scene of the explosion that rocked the Old Bodija area of Ibadan where scores of people were injured and many houses destroyed. 

Our correspondent who is presently at the scene of the incident reports that security operatives, officers of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA including men of the Red Cross Society are on the ground to manage the situation. 

The gates which led to the street where the incident occurred have been cordoned off for rescue operations. 

As at the time of filling this report, thousands of sympathizers have besieged the scene of the incident. 

In an interview, one of the residents, Bernard Akpan described the incident as unfortunate. 

Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier paid an on-the-spot assessment of the area and promised that the governorate would foot the bills of the injured persons.

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Environment

FG Distributes Relief Materials to Victims of Flood Disaster in Ondo

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By Leke Adegbite

The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of relief materials worth millions of naira to support victims of last year’s flood disaster in Ondo State.

Flagging off the distribution of the materials in Akure, the Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye said the gesture was part of Presidential Palliatives to the Year 2022 flood victims in Ondo State, championed by the Ministry of Niger Delta in collaboration with National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

The minister who was represented by the Director, of Internal Audit, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Tajudeen Fasasi said President Muhammadu Buhari, in his concern and love for the people of the Niger Delta region, approved that relief materials should be given to the flood victims in the States of the Niger Delta to alleviate the challenges that came with the 2022 flood, in addition to earlier assistance to the affected States. 

Prince Adegoroye said the palliatives also included livelihood and building materials such as; Grinding Machines, Sewing Machines, Hair Clippers, Cement, Roofing sheets, and Ceiling boards among others.

In his remarks, the Director-General of NEMA, Mr Ahmed Habib, represented by an agency official, Mr Kadiri Olanrewaju said the distribution exercise was the first phase, while the implementation of the second phase will also commence soon.

Also, a Member representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr Kolade Akinjo expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari and federal agencies involved in the distribution of the materials.

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Security

FG to Commence Evacuation of Nigerians in Sudan Wednesday

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The Federal Government will on Wednesday commence the evacuation of about 5,500 Nigerians, including students stranded in Khartoum and other cities in Sudan.

To facilitate the repatriation, the government has released N150m for hiring 40 buses to convey its desperate citizens from Sudan to Cairo in Egypt.

The money was paid to an undisclosed transport company on Tuesday at 12:37 pm by the Central Bank of Nigeria through the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA.

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, confirmed on Tuesday that the payment had been made, noting that the evacuees would take off on Wednesday morning.

The evacuation is taking place against the backdrop of the three-day ceasefire starting midnight Tuesday declared by the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Force.

The Director of the Special Duties, National Emergency Management Agency, who doubles as Chairman of NEMA’s Committee for the Evacuation of the Stranded Nigerians from Sudan, Dr Onimode Bandele, had said the government met with government officials in Egypt on how to move Nigerians through Luxor.

Foreign countries are taking advantage of the temporary suspension of hostilities to move their nationals from Sudan as deadly fighting between the two forces entered the second week.

The clashes broke out between erstwhile allies, General Abdel al-Burha,  who heads the Sudanese Armed Forces and leader of the RSF paramilitary group,  General Mohamed Dagalo, over a power-sharing disagreement.

The conflict had so far claimed about 500 lives with thousands of others injured and millions displaced.

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Foreign

Nigerian Students Fleeing Sudan Stranded in Ethiopia

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The Federal Government, on Monday, confirmed that some Nigerian students fleeing the conflict in Sudan were denied entry into Ethiopia, but stated that the situation was being handled.

The Federal Government said Nigerian authorities in Ethiopia were addressing the issue, as they had sought clearance for the fleeing students, stressing that it was, however, risky for the students to have embarked on such a journey.

This was as the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, said on Tuesday that Sudan’s warring generals had agreed to a three-day ceasefire starting Tuesday (2200 GMT Monday), after previous bids to pause the conflict quickly disintegrated.

“Following intense negotiation over the past 48 hours, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have agreed to implement a nationwide ceasefire starting at midnight on April 24, to last for 72 hours,” Blinken said in a statement two hours before the truce was to go into effect.

Blinken said the United States was also working with partners to set up a committee that would negotiate a permanent ceasefire in Sudan, where the conflict between rival generals descended into deadly violence 10 days ago.

Foreign countries rushed to evacuate their nationals from Sudan as deadly fighting raged into a second week between forces loyal to two rival generals.

More than 420 people have been killed and thousands wounded, according to UN figures, amid fears of wider turmoil and a humanitarian disaster in one of the world’s poorest nations.

The Director, Special Duties, National Emergency Management Agency, who doubles as the Chairman, NEMA’s Committee for the Evacuation of the Stranded Nigerians from Sudan, Dr Onimode Bandele, told newsmen that the students’ case was receiving the required attention.

 “The Nigerian Ambassador in Egypt, Nura Rimi, confirmed to me that the ambassador in Ethiopia is working on that, and hopefully they should be able to get a passage,” Bandele stated.

He, however, explained that “In our own humanitarian assignment, self-evacuation is at the risk of the person that is involved. If you decide to self-evacuate, whatever you meet is your headache, because you did not listen to the authorities that are supposed to cater for you.

“We empathise with them; we understand their situation; some of them are doing that out of panic or running to safety. But at the same time, self-evacuation has its own disadvantages.

“So, our appeal to Nigerians is that wherever they are, they should please wait for further instruction from the Federal Government, especially the ambassador that is with them in Sudan. He is there with his family too. It is not that he has run out and left them,” Bandele stated.

The NEMA official also said the Federal Government had considered using the services of the United Nations in evacuating Nigerians stranded in Sudan.

But this, according to him, did not work, because the UN said it could not support anyone now, due to the loss of five UN staff in Sudan.

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Oyo State Gives Succour to Flood Victims

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Oyo State government in collaboration with National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has distributed relief materials to the vulnerable and victims of this year flood disaster in the state.

The symbolic presentation of the materials which cut across the 33 Local Government and 35 LCDAs in Oyo state was held at the Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Bayo Lawal said the state government is guided by community-based approach and grassroot focus in the distribution of several foods and non-food items worth millions of naira as relief packages to the affected victims.

He said the government is committed to effective operation of the state emergency management agency to boost the resilience of the state to disaster risks noting that Governor Makinde has approved the procurement of two hilux vehicles for smooth operation of OYSEMA.

The Deputy Governor while lauding the collaborative efforts of NEMA with State government, urged the Local Government Chairmen to judiciously and immediately distribute the materials to the vulnerable and the flood victims to alleviate their suffering.

Also, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Olasukanmi Olaleye appreciated government’s efforts in bringing succour to the people

Mr Olaleye challenged the Local Government Chairmen to pay special attention to the distribution of the items with a view to giving them to the real victims of the disaster.

The representative of the Director-General of NEMA, Mr Olarenwaju Kazeem and the Secretary of OYSEMA, Mr Femi Opatumbi who identified inadequate data in the distribution of relief materials called for the creation of Local Government emergency committee in gathering relevant information which would assist the two agencies in their mandate

The relief materials which had been handed over to the Local Government Chairmen includes food items such, rice, garri, sorghum, groundnut oil, mats and clothes.

The representative of Olubadan, Otun Balogun of Ibadan, High Chief Abimbola Ajibola and the Onpetu of Ijeruland, Oba Sunday Oyediran graced the occasion.

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UAE Saga: Stranded Nigerians Without Work Permit

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The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, says most of the Nigerians who were evacuated to the country after being stranded in the United Arab Emirates complained of not being able to get a work permit because of a new policy by the government of the Middle East country.

Report says that 542 Nigerians were evacuated from the UAE and arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday.

According to NEMA, the evacuees who returned on board Max Air flight consisted of 79 males, 460 females and three infants.

Speaking to newsmen, the Head of the Media Unit, NEMA, Manzo Ekeziel, said plans were in place to see the return of more Nigerians stranded in the UAE.

He said, “The Federal Government received communication and decided to support them back to the country. I don’t know if there’s any diplomatic row or not.

He continued, “There are some of them that could not come in today but arrangement is on for them to be transported, maybe tomorrow. I’m not sure of the total number of those still left behind.

“One of the evacuees, Blessing Okorie, from Ebonyi State, interacted with, blamed a new visa policy; and that they could not get a work permit.

“She said she travelled to that country with valid papers but after some time, according to her, the government of the UAE came up with a new visa policy that made her unable to get a work permit. Because of that, she was sacked from where she was working and, according to her, she had to hustle.”

Meanwhile, a statement issued by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission revealed that the evacuees were given $100 each to facilitate their return home.

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Environment

One dead, 651,000 displaced in Anambra flood – NEMA

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The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed the death of one Ginikanwa Izuoba in the Enugu-Otu, Aguleri flood.

The Acting State Coordinator of the agency in Anambra, Mr Thickman Tanimu, confirmed the incident in Awka on Saturday.

Tanimu said that Izuoba died when his house collapsed due to the impact of the flood.

He also said that at least 651,053 persons in six local government areas of the state had so far been displaced by flooding.

Tanimu said that the agency had undertaken an assessment of flooding in different parts of the state.

He said that Ogbaru had the highest number of victims with 286,000 persons.

He said that Anambra West and East Local Government Areas followed with 237,000 and 103,000 victims, respectively.

He said that Awka North LGA had 10,345 victims, while Ayamelum had 9,240 flood cases with 5,468 displaced persons.

Tanimu said that NEMA, accompanied by officials of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) had visited Umueze-Anam, Mkpunando, Umunteze, Igbedo, Inoma Ifite-Ogwari in Anambra East and Anyamelum LGAs.

“The assessment team observed that the flood has submerged houses, farmlands, schools, health centres, police stations, churches and other critical infrastructure

“We did the assessment tour with a boat because the access roads to the communities have been submerged by flood water,” he said.

Tanimu commended Anambra SEMA for taking some proactive measures to mitigate the impact of the disaster.

Some of the measures, he said, included the identification of 13 IDP camps, recruitment of camp managers and support staff and activation of health workers to work with people in the camps.

He listed the camps so far activated to include the Ifite-Ogwari and Igbakwu Health Centres.

Tanimu said: “The assessment tour is the first step the Federal Government has to take.

“We have reported our findings to the management of the agency and based on that, they can now deploy relief materials as appropriate.”

He listed clothing, diapers, bedding, sanitary materials and food items, amongst others as part of the relief materials.

“We once again advise villagers to move to the holding camps to avert further loss of lives,” Tanimu said.

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Lifestyle

FG Consoles Victims of Port Harcourt Stampede

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Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, says the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has begun an assessment of the stampede which occurred in Rivers State at the weekend.

Scores of worshippers reportedly lost their lives and many others were injured during a stampede at a religious event held at the Port Harcourt Polo Club while rushing to get giveaways during a  Church programme.

Hajia Umar Farouq expressed sadness at the disaster and said that NEMA was already on the ground to assist in recovering bodies and taking survivors to the hospital for treatment.

“Immediately we heard of the stampede, NEMA swung into action through the State, SEMA and other immediate respondents including the police,  to rescue the injured and those trapped in the stampede.

“Efforts are being made to immediately provide relief for the injured after NEMA’s assessment. “We thank other rescue agencies of the Federal Government who assisted in rescue operations at the stampede site and send our heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Rivers state as well as families of the victims. We pray for the repose of the souls of the dead”, Umar Farouq stated.

The church programme, titled ‘Shop for Free,’ was organized by a church to help the less privileged get gifts and other food items for free.

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Environment

5 Die in building Collapse

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The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed the death of five persons as a three-storey building caved in on Ibadan Street, in the Ebute Metta area of the state late Sunday.

No fewer than 23 persons including children were said to have been rescued alive.

The occupants were said to be in their various apartments when the building suddenly collapsed and trapped some of them.

Immediately, emergency agencies were alerted as some residents resorted to self help by searching the rubble to rescue the trapped victims.

Emergency agencies including the NEMA, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, among others rushed to the scene and commenced a search and rescue operation for the victims.

The acting coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the death of four occupants, adding that the collapsed structure had been marked for demolition.

He said, “Another three-storey building, on Lagos Street, about 200 metres away from the current scene has shown signs of distress with part throwing pebbles and falling off.

“The building had also been marked as distressed but the occupants were deviant.
However, the building has been re-sealed and occupants evacuated by officers of Lagos State Buildings Control Agency.

“Four deaths including two male and two female. 23 people have been rescued alive including seven children and 16 adults. Another young man, Tahin, has just been recovered, making five deaths.”

The Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement late Sunday, had said some of the injured victims were rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital for urgent treatment.

He said, “On arrival at the incident scene, an old three-storey building comprising rooms and parlour was discovered to have collapsed.

Further information gathered revealed that the incident occurred around 10.56pm with an undetermined number of people trapped.

“A search and rescue operation is ongoing. 20 rescued alive and out of the victims rescued, two sustained severe injuries and have been taken to LASUTH for further treatment,” he said.
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Lifestyle

NEMA, SEMA Distribute Relief Materials to Communal Clash Victims

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The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has distributed relief materials to victims of a communal clash between farmers of Supare Akoko and Oka Akoko in Akoko South-East of Ondo State.

Radio Nigeria correspondent reports some of the items distributed to include rice, beans, roofing sheets, bags of cement, cooking oil, tin tomatoes, nails and garri.

The communal clash happened in November 2021 between both communities.

The Head of Operation Office of NEMA in charge of Ekiti, Osun and Ondo States, Mr Kadiri Olarewaju said the palliative was to give succour and help them start a new living.

Also, the secretary, Ondo State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, Mr Femi Obideyi said the immediate and remote causes of the disaster had been addressed by the state government and the two communities had embraced peace.

He noted that the people of the state were known to be peace-loving, and urged residents to always prevent man-made disasters to allow the government to focus on its development programmes.

One of the beneficiaries, Pa Ibrahimoh Adamu, appreciated the gesture of the government at all levels for the level of support shown towards the affected victims.

Also speaking, another beneficiary, Mr Jaime Benson thanked the state and the federal government for the kind gesture and prayed for renewed strength to lead the nation.

Olufisoye Adenitan

Security

NEMA South-West Zonal Coordinator Lauds Oyo NSCDC

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The  South West Zonal coordinator of National Emergency Management Agency Mr. Akiode Saheed has commended the effort of officers and men of Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Oyo state command in fighting crimes and responding to Emergency across the state. 

He gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Oyo State NSCDC Commandant, CC Micheal Adaralewa at the State Command Headquarters old Nitel building, Agodi Ibadan.

He added that disaster Managers of the NSCDC are very active, passionate, hardworking and proactive in discharging their duties whenever NSCDC is contacted for natural and manmade disaster. He appreciate the commandant and his staff for the support given to NEMA and promised to sustain the good will through partnership in training and simulation exercise. 

Oyo State NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Micheal Adaralewa appreciated the Zonal  coordinator of NEMA and promised to sustain and strengthen the existing relationship between NSCDC and NEMA  in the state and used the opportunity to call on NEMA and other emergency responder to support Oyo  NSCDC in campaign again bush burning, careless handling of fire at home, electrical equipment at home and offices.

The state commandant stated further that his officers and men in Disaster management, Counter Terrorist unit and CBRNE have been deployed to strategic locations in the state to rescue and prevent Emergency.

The visitors later show case one of their vehicles with facilities for rescue to Oyo NSCDC Commandant and his management team 

Commandant Adaralewa urged the government and good people of Oyo State to support NSCDC with information and logistics for Emergency rescue as well as fight crime and criminality in the state.

He also advised the good people of Oyo state to be vigilant and stay cleared of criminal acts during this season and later gave out the control room numbers to call during security and disaster as follow: 08062384818, 08077513995, 09055533303.

Signed

………………………………………..

CSC Oluwole Olusegun (CDPRO)

08037149457/0905553330

Yoruba

Ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ Ilé Wíwó: Àjọ NEMA Àti LASEMA Kéde Iye Èèyàn Tó Gbẹ́mi Mì

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Àjọ tón rísí ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ pàjáwìrì nílẹ̀ yíì, NEMA, àti tìpínlẹ̀ Èkó LASEMA, ti fìdí rẹ̀ múlẹ̀ pé, àwọn èèyàn tó ti dolóògbe níbi ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ ilé alágà mọ́kànlélógún tó wà nípinlẹ̀ Èkó, jẹ́ méjìlélógún báyíì.

Gẹ́gẹ́ báwọn àjọ méjàjì se fìdí rẹ̀ múlẹ̀ pé, méjì lókú àwọn tíwọn sì rí yọ láfẹ̀mójú òní.

Sáàjú nìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó ti sọpé, òun yóò san gbogbo owó ìtọ́jú àwọn èèyàn tórí bákóyọ nínú ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ burúkú náà.

Gómìnà Babajide Sanwo-Olu ti wá pàsẹ pé kí alábojútó àgbà tón bójútó ọ̀rọ̀ ilé kíkọ́ nípinlẹ̀ náà, Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Gbọlahan Oki lọ rọ́kún ńlé.

Nígbà tó ńfèsì lórí ọ̀rọ̀ náà, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Oki, sàlàyé pé àjà mẹ́ẹ̀dógun péré niwọ́n fọwọ́sí pé kẹ́ni tónilé kọ́ sórí ilẹ̀ náà, kó tó dipé ó lọ kọ́ mọ́kànlélógún.

Net/Fọlakẹmi Wojuade

Yoruba

Àjọ Nema Sàfikún Akitiyan Lórí Ìgbáyégbádùn Àwọn Àtìpó

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Ọga àgbà àjọ tó ńrísí ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ pàjáwìrì nílẹ̀ yí, NEMA, Alhaji Mustapha Abeeb ti sèlérí àfikún isapa lórí ọ̀rọ̀ ìgbáyégbádùn àwọn tó laasigbo ti le kúrò nilẹ lapa ìlà orun àríwá ilẹ̀ yí.

Alhaji Abeeb sèlérí ọrọ yí lásìkò tí wọ́n lọ sàbẹ̀wò sí ibùdó àwọn olufiwo bakaasi tó wà ní Maiduguri tíìse olú ìlú ìpínlẹ̀ Borno.

Ó sàlàyé wípé àbẹ̀wò náà jk láti sàyẹ̀wò ibití àwọn obinti wọn ńpèsè fún wọn dé dúró.

Nígbàtí ó ńfèsì, adarí àjọ, NEMA, lẹ́kùn náà, Lydia Magami sọ wípé àjọ náà ti sètò pínpín àwọn ohun ìdẹrùn láti ile de ilẹ olosoosu ni ibùdó náà àti agbègbè tó gbà wọ́n lálejò.

Oluwayemisi Dada

Yoruba

NEMA gunle sise ato awon agbegbe to seese ko foju wina isele ekun omi

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Ajo to n se kokari isele pajawiri nile yi, NEMA, ti gunle sise ato awon agbegbe to seese ko foju wina isele ekun omi lodun yi.

Oludari agba ajo NEMA nile yi, Ogbeni Muhammed Muhammed lo foju oro yi lede pelu alaye pe sise ato awon agbegbe to se e se kijamba ekun omi waye lodun 2021 lo waye nibamu pelu ikede ikilo ti ajo ti n wo sakun oju ojo fi lede.

Lati wa le dena ijamba buruku yi, Ogbeni Muhammed tenumo pe gbogbo igbese lati dena ijamba naa ni won yoo mu sa loogun.

Oga agba ajo NEMA salaye wi pe ipa ti ose ekun omi lee se fun emi ati dukia pelu awujo lo wa lowo igbaradi orileede lati dena ijamba naa loju ojo.

O wa soo di mimo pe, ajo NEMA yio ri daju pe ijoba apapo ipinle ati ibile pelu agbegbe kookan wa ni igbaradi lati koju ipenija naa.

Salaudeen 

Lifestyle

People Need More Sensitisation On Proper Fire Handling – NEMA Boss

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The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has called for more awareness and consciousness of the existence of fire which could lead to loss of lives and properties.

The Director-General of NEMA, Retired Air Vice Marshall Mohammed Mohammed made the at a 1-day stakeholders meeting held in Osogbo on the Fire Sensitisation and Awareness Campaign.

Our Correspondent Funmi Adekoya completes the report.

Funmi Adekoya

News

Flooding: NEMA Tasks Stakeholders in Ogun on Adequate Preparation

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The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has called for adequate preparedness of all stakeholders in Ogun State to prevent flood which has become reoccurring challenges affecting the socio-economic development in the country.

The Director Search and Rescue Operations, NEMA, Air Commodore Kolawole Adedokun made this known in Abeokuta during the flood Advocacy meeting with the stakeholders in Abeokuta.

Correspondent Wale Oluokun.

Yoruba

Ajo Ton Risi Isele Pajawiri, NEMA, Sekilo Fawon Tilewon Sunmo Eti Odo

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Ajo Ton risi isele pajawiri nile yii, NEMA, ti gbawon olugbe Ipinle Osun niyanju lati kaasa won kuro ni gbogbo agbegbe ibi tomi wa tofimo eba etido lti dena fifemi ati dukia sofo.

Ajo NEMA ko sai sekilo pe awon ojo alagbara kan yoo bere sini ro laarin osu yii sosu kankanla eyi to sile yorisi isele ekun omi.

Oludari ajo naa, eka Ipinle Ekiti, Osun ati Ondo, Ogbeni Olusegun Afolayan lo soro yii dimimo lakoko ayewo sise sawon apa ibi tekun omi maa nde pelawon osise ajo naa, eka ti Ipinle Osun, OSEMA.

Ogbeni Afolayan tokasi pe Ipinle Osun wa lara awon ipinle mejidinlogbon tajo ton risi isele ayipada oju ojo nile yii, NIMET, sope o se ese kiwon foju wina isele ekun omi lodun yii.

Ko sai tun se lalaye pe ona kan gbogi lati madinku ba akoba tisele omi le ni, ni kawon eeyan faaye sile fomi kole raaye lo dada laisi idena Kankan rara.

Ololade Afonja

Environment

NEMA Tells Osun Residents to Vacate River Banks, Waterways

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The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has appealed to
residents of Osun State to vacate river banks and waterways to avoid
loss of life and property.

It also warned that there would be heavy rain between August and
November resulting in flooding.

The zonal head of operations for Ekiti, Osun and Ondo states, Mr
Olusegun Afolayan stated this while inspecting flood-prone areas with
his team and officials of Osun State Emergency Management Agency, OSEMA, in Osogbo.

According to Mr Afolayan, Osun was one of the 28 states Nigerian
Meteorological Agency, NIMET said would experience flooding with high
probable risk flood areas in Osogbo and Ila-Orangun together with 14
other local governments.

He said the only way to reduce effects of the predicted flooding is by
allowing water to flow its natural course without hindrance.

Folake Oye