The Kano State Government, in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has conducted a comprehensive flood disaster simulation exercise in Wudil Local Government Area.
The drill, designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities, included practical demonstrations of flood evacuation procedures, first aid administration, and multi-agency coordination to protect vulnerable communities during potential flooding incidents.
Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, emphasised the importance of proactive disaster preparedness during the exercise. “Prevention is always better than a cure,” he stated.
“While we pray such disasters do not occur, we must be fully prepared to minimise loss of life and property should flooding happen.” The deputy governor reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to disaster risk reduction under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration, pledging continued collaboration with relevant agencies to enhance flood mitigation strategies.
The simulation attracted participation from neighbouring states, including Jigawa and Yobe, fostering regional cooperation in disaster management. NEMA Director General Hajiya Zubaida Umar commended Kano State for hosting the initiative, noting its significance in transitioning from reactive to proactive emergency response.
“This exercise helps us identify preparedness gaps and improve our collective response mechanisms,” she explained. Umar particularly praised the effective coordination between local emergency committees, Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and community volunteers during the simulation.
The training comes as part of broader efforts to bolster Nigeria’s resilience against annual flooding, which frequently displaces thousands and causes significant economic losses. By testing response protocols and strengthening inter-agency collaboration, the exercise aims to establish more efficient flood disaster management systems that can be replicated across flood-prone regions of the country. Authorities anticipate that such preparedness measures will substantially reduce the human and economic toll of future flooding events in vulnerable communities.
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