NEMA inspects communities affected by flood in Anambra, Bayelsa
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has conducted assessments of the flood impacts in Anambra and Bayelsa States as part of its flood preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for the year.
The assessments were carried out in collaboration with State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs), the Nigerian Red Cross Society, and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
In Anambra, NEMA focused on eight Local Government Areas (LGAs): Ogbaru, Anambra East, Anambra West, Ayemelum, Awka North, Ihiala, Idemili South, and Ekwusigo.
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The assessments aimed to evaluate the extent of the damage, including the number of affected households, fatalities, missing persons, and the destruction of homes and farmland.
Chief Paul Odenigbo, the Executive Secretary of Anambra SEMA, expressed appreciation for NEMA’s response.
In Bayelsa, the assessment covered 54 communities across seven LGAs: Sagbama, Kulokuma/Opokuma, Southern Ijaw, Ogbia, Ekeremor, Yenagoa, and Brass.
Some of the communities visited include Asamabiri, Kaiama, Amasoma, Toron Ndoro, and Igbogene, among others.
The Bayelsa SEMA was represented a Director Dr. Dio Wenapere, who led the state’s team in working alongside NEMA.
The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, emphasised the importance of harmonising data with SEMAs and partners to accurately assess the scale of the disaster, ensuring a more coordinated and effective response.
She reassured that NEMA remains committed to efficient disaster management and will continue to collaborate with stakeholders to provide necessary support where needed.
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