The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday sensitised stakeholders and partners in disaster management on preparedness and camp management.
It was reported that the one-day workshop, held on Tuesday, had officials of the Plateau Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), humanitarian and security agencies, community leaders, and others in attendance.
Speaking, Mrs Bintu Wanna, Head of the Jos Operations Office of NEMA, said the exercise aimed at developing measures to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and mitigate the impact of flooding in the state.
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Wanna described flooding as one of the most frequent and destructive natural hazards affecting communities in the country.
“This is not simply about reacting during flooding, but it involves careful planning, risk assessment, community awareness, early warning systems and coordinated response mechanisms.
“Preparedness can reduce loss of life, minimise suffering and improve the resilience of vulnerable communities,” she added.
Wanna further noted that climate change had increased the frequency and intensity of flooding, hence the need for stakeholders to adequately prepare and adopt standard camp management practices.
She urged participants to cascade the knowledge gained from the training to other residents and ensure that vulnerable populations receive timely information on flood risks.
Also speaking, Mr Agbatse Bright, the Principal Relief and Rehabilitation Officer of NEMA, said that camp management is critical to protecting the dignity and safety of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
