The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has hosted a technical delegation from the World Bank Group as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and response mechanisms across Nigeria.
The visit took place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.
In a statement shared on its official X page, NEMA said the delegation was led by Francis Nkoka, while its Director General, Zubaida Umar, received the visiting team.
Discussions during the meeting centered on assessing existing collaborations and identifying new strategies to enhance disaster risk management, with a focus on improving how communities prepare for and respond to emergencies.
“The engagement reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening disaster risk management systems and enhancing the country’s capacity to effectively prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters,” the statement said.
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