
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed additional staff from other zonal offices to assist in the intervention activities in the flooded areas in Borno State.
According to the statement sighted by New Telegraph, the deployment is in response to the overwhelming situation in the state, where over two million people have been affected by the flooding.
Speaking on the situation in Borno communities, the Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar said staff from Yola, Gombe, Jos, and the Abuja offices have been deployed to Maiduguri to beef up the intervention efforts, adding that he’s also supervising the rescue and intervention activities in the state.
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She has visited the affected areas, including some of the camps and NEMA’s warehouse, to assess the situation and ensure that the response efforts are effective.
The agency has also deployed equipment such as canoes, mobile water treatment plants, and ambulances to support the intervention efforts.
The flooding in Borno State has resulted in significant damage to infrastructure, including bridges, and has affected access to essential services like hospitals, schools, and markets.
The situation is further complicated by the existing humanitarian crisis in the region due to the Boko Haram insurgency.
NEMA is working closely with the Borno State government to coordinate intervention efforts and streamline responses to ensure that the affected population receives the necessary support.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is also providing support to the Nigerian authorities, including deploying mobile health teams and providing essential drugs and medical supplies.
The flooding has raised concerns about health risks, including waterborne diseases, malaria, and malnutrition.
However, the situation is being closely monitored, and efforts are being made to mitigate the impact of the flooding on the affected population.