NEMA Launches Campaign on Disaster Risk Reduction and Waste Disposal in Niger
NEMA in Niger has launched a sensitization campaign to educate communities on disaster risk reduction and waste disposal, responding to predictions of flooding in 2025. The initiative emphasizes preparedness and prompt response to flooding while calling for government actions to improve waste management. Community leaders support the need for designated disposal sites to mitigate health risks from poor waste practices.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Niger has initiated a sensitization campaign aimed at educating communities about disaster risk reduction and proper waste disposal techniques. Hussaini Isah, Head of NEMA’s Minna Operations Office, spearheaded this initiative in Anguwan Daji community, collaborating with various local organizations including the NYSC-NEMA Emergency Management Vanguard.
Isah highlighted that this campaign is a proactive measure responding to the flood prediction for 2025 made by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) and the Nigerian Hydrological Service Agency. He underscored the necessity of preparedness and effective response in the wake of flooding.
The importance of addressing poor waste disposal, which contributes to flooding, was also stressed. Isah remarked that litter in cities can obstruct drainage systems, exacerbating flood conditions. He urged the Niger state government to establish recycling plants to ensure effective waste management.
Ahmed Abubakar, President of NEMA EMV, emphasized that their campaign is part of a community development service aimed at addressing urgent local issues, particularly the risks associated with indiscriminate waste disposal.
Alhaji Nasir Tanko, the Community Head of Anguwan Daji, proposed the establishment of designated waste disposal sites to discourage improper dumping practices, particularly near waterways. Zuwaira Hassan, a local resident, recalled the community’s past waste collection services and implored the state government for immediate action to restore these services to mitigate health risks associated with waste accumulation in drainage systems.
The sensitization campaign led by NEMA in Niger underscores the critical need for disaster risk reduction and improved waste disposal methods in anticipation of the 2025 flooding. The collaborative efforts of NEMA and local partners aim to raise awareness and promote community engagement in waste management practices. The call for government intervention in establishing waste recycling plants further emphasizes the need for a sustainable approach to mitigate flooding risks. Effective communication and community participation are essential in fostering a safer environment.
Original Source: nannews.ng
