The Nigerian government has launched the 2024 Hazard Risk Countrywide Analysis, aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts across the country.
Speaking during the launch event on Thursday in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed the Federal government’s commitment to safeguarding lives and livelihoods from ecological and other risks.
He said the launch is a testament to the administration’s resolve to confront the uncertainties of ecological realities with informed strategies, adding that government is committed to protecting citizens from ecological risks while building the infrastructure and mechanisms necessary for disaster prevention and response
Noting that the nation cannot prepare for risks it does not know, the Vice President said the document provides the foundation for understanding the magnitude of the challenges facing Nigeria, empowering government “to move from reactive to proactive strategies in addressing disasters.”
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Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, said the launch of the 2024 Countrywide Risk Analysis for Nigeria marked a milestone in stakeholders’ collective effort to enhance disaster preparedness and response.
The report, developed under the leadership of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) with technical support from UNICEF, offers a detailed analysis of Nigeria’s vulnerability to hazards such as floods, droughts, and public health emergencies.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
