Disaster management: NEMA lauded by Tinubu's advocates for due diligence

Wednesday, March 06, 2024 at 7:53 PM

The Renewed Hope Ambassador of Nigeria (RHAN) has commended the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for its proactive and transparent approach in fulfilling its responsibilities.

The President Bola Tinubu advocacy group has also praised NEMA's effective interventions in managing emergencies and disasters nationwide.

Members of RHAN at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, March 6. Photo Credit: Segun Adeyemi Source: Original

During a press conference, the groups expressed these sentiments, highlighting NEMA's consistent performance and successful fulfilment of its duties over time.

Daudu praised the agency, highlighting its crucial involvement in responding to emergencies and disasters in the country.

He acknowledged the presence of outstanding leaders within NEMA who have skillfully managed its operations with dedication.

The group said:

"The various Director Generals that stirred the ship of NEMA from the era of Sani Sidi to the current dispensation of Ahmed Mustapha Habib have provided sterling leadership qualities in managing the agency's affairs," he added.

"They have motivated staff members of the agency to discharge their duties effectively. The leadership of NEMA over the years has encouraged staff member training through participation in various training programs both locally and internationally. This has paid off. 

"The introduction of transparency and accountability in managing the affairs of the agency has ensured the effective utilization of the resources of the agency in fulfilling its strategic mandate."

The report highlights that attention was given to staff well-being, with numerous benefits offered to enable them to perform their roles efficiently.

The current director general received praise for effectively leading NEMA and elevating the agency to its current status.

Nevertheless, the report emphasises that the agency could achieve even more with significant support from key stakeholders, the government, and the public.

Meanwhile the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) emphasised the significance of Nigeria's economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu, stating that any prudent investor would recognize the country's potential.

Following Tinubu's visit to Qatar, IMPI, represented by its Chairman, Niyi Akinsiju, highlighted the positive impact of these reforms and predicted promising returns in the near future.

President Tinubu recently visited Qatar for partnership and investment opportunities. Photo Credit: NESG Source: Twitter

It said:

"President Tinubu reinforced his commitment to going the whole hog with the implementation of these policies when he publicly declared during his visit to Qatar that: “This economy, we will grow it, and we will feed ourselves out of penury…if it’s corruption, we must exterminate it no matter how hard it is fighting back.

"We find this declaration instructive. It affirms the President’s unwavering commitment to seeing through the reforms he has undertaken to implement.

"We also agree with the President’s call on Nigerians to persevere at this time because, according to him, nation-building requires perseverance and patriotism to succeed.

"It is to these two value orientations that we call the attention of Nigerians."

The policy research organisation also highlighted its endorsement of the President's market-oriented strategies, asserting that they offer the most advantageous choice for the nation