Kebbi Red Cross Society Holds Stakeholders Meeting On EWS

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) office in Kebbi State in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross ( IFRC) funded by European Union Humanitarian Aid ( ECHO) has held stakeholders meeting on All Elements of Early Warning System ( EWS ) on disaster management in the ember months.

Speaking to journalists shortly after the meeting held at Malaria Control Unit in Birnin Kebbi,  NRCS state secretary, Comrade Ibrahim Ngaski said that the stakeholders meeting is all about enhancing all elements of Early Warning System ( EWS) on disaster management in Kebbi State.

He further disclosed that the meeting was organised by NRCS Kebbi State office after approval was given by IFRC and ECHO to three states; Kogi, Bayelsa and Kebbi on early warning action on disaster management.

“In Kebbi State,  Six LGAs and twelve communities were selected for the project and they include Yauri, Shanga, Bagudo, Koko/Besse, Ngaski and Suru while the communities are; Kamfani in Argungu,  Zaria- Kalakala and Samnaji in Koko/Besse, Gungu -Sarki in Yauri, Birnin Yauri in Ngaski,  Bagudo/Tuga and Ka’oje/Garuba in Bagudo. “ Ngaski said.

“However, the stakeholders comprise Federal Fire Service, NSCDC, DSS, LG- emergency committee, NIWA, SEMA, SRRBRDA, NRCS officials and traditional rulers,” he added.

Ngaski noted that at the end of the meeting,  stakeholders will convey the NRCS’ messages against fire disaster, flooding, pollution and night journey by canoe without wearing life jacket kits.