The United Nations (UN) has commended the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for its swift response and approach to disaster management in Nigeria.

The commendation came after the Coordinator of Humanitarian Assistance of the United Nations, Mr. Ayo Ajayi went round to assess the humanitarian situation of the displaced flood victims in Jos, Plateau State, in the company of the NEMA team.

Ajayi said he was happy with NEMA’s approach to the disaster and its wisdom in inviting the UN to complement the Federal Government’s effort in managing disasters in Nigeria.

In his earlier remarks, the Director General of NEMA, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Sidi said the Agency has delivered relief materials worth millions of naira to the displaced flood victims.

The Director General, who was represented by Mr. Ben Oghena, assistant Director of Planning, Research and Forecasting, noted that NEMA had earlier given early warning signals on flooding in the country including the affected areas.


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