• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Reps Move To Prevent Flooding, Erosion, Other Natural Disasters

by James Kwen
3 weeks ago
in News
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The House of Representatives at the plenary on Thursday, passed through second reading, a bill seeking to address critical issues such as climate change adaptation, drought, desertification, flooding, coastal erosion, dam failure, building collapse, oil spills, road accidents, fire, air crashes, boat mishaps, among others.

Advertisement

The proposed legislation, titled „Bill for an Act to Repeal the National Emergency Management Agency Act, Cap. N34, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the National Emergency Management Agency Bill and for Related Matters,“ was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Hon. Babajimi Benson, and five others.

Leading the debate on its general principles, one of the co-sponsors, Hon. Amobi Ogah, lamented that Nigeria stands at a crossroads of a complex emergency and disaster management landscape and has a pressing need to shape sustainable solutions for millions displaced by conflict, flooding, environmental challenges, dam failures, building collapse, among others.

He stated that emergency response is still burdened by huge operational constraints, gaps occasioned by bureaucracy, inadequate funding, scarcity of technical skills, difficulty operating mechanisms, and poor implementation of policies and legislation.

The lawmaker noted that while the NEMA Act provides a solid foundation for disaster management, it lacks provisions for addressing critical issues such as climate change adaptation.

RELATED

Sen. Usman Highlights Nigeria’s Stride For Equitable Education

Sen. Usman Highlights Nigeria’s Stride For Equitable Education

6 minutes ago
Federal Govt Takes Over Completed 2nd Niger Bridge, Promises Solar Lights, CCTV, Concession

Tinubu To Commission Completed Section Of Lagos-Calabar Highway, Others Today

8 minutes ago

He said the bill seeks to establish a framework to address the critical issues mentioned, including the unplanned, imposed negative physical, emotional, social, health, and economic impacts on the victims. It also seeks to establish a self-sustaining alternative funding mechanism beyond the funding mechanism under the extant Act.

Ogah added that when the bill becomes law, NEMA would be repositioned to ensure climate adaptation and resilience in today’s world of complex disaster management.

He said, „ The National Emergency Management Agency (Establishment) Act of 1999 elaborately provided for the establishment, functions, and governance structure of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), making it the central body for disaster management in Nigeria, with State Agencies supporting its mandate at the State level.

„While the Act provides a solid foundation for disaster management, it lacks provisions for addressing critical issues such as climate change adaptation and resilience, digital transformation initiatives, drought, desertification, flooding, coastal erosion, dam failure, building collapse, oil spills, road accidents, and bomb explosions.

“NEMA will be repositioned through this Bill to ensure climate adaptation and resilience in today’s world of complex disaster management. This reform will also ensure that the NEMA disaster risk reduction strategy is aligned with international best practices. This will also transform NEMA into a stronger coordination authority.

“It will establish a disaster management institute to train NEMA staff and other stakeholders. It will also provide for the registration and coordination of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOS) and International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOS) on disaster management and support.“


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

Breaking NEWS: Nigerians can now earn in US Dollars, acquire ultra premium domains for low and sell for super profit. Our client acquired a domain for $3715 and got it sold for $42,000. Click here to see how you too can profit from the business.


Tags: Benjamin KaluErosionHouse of Representatives
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

China Restates Aversion To Taiwan’s Independence, Warns Of Consequences

Next Post

Federal Gov’t Will Tackle Erosion, Boost Rail, Gas In Anambra – Tinubu

James Kwen

James Kwen

You May Like

Sen. Usman Highlights Nigeria’s Stride For Equitable Education
Education

Sen. Usman Highlights Nigeria’s Stride For Equitable Education

2025/05/31
Federal Govt Takes Over Completed 2nd Niger Bridge, Promises Solar Lights, CCTV, Concession
News

Tinubu To Commission Completed Section Of Lagos-Calabar Highway, Others Today

2025/05/31
CNG Opposes De-funding Of TETFund, NASENI, NITDA
News

Insecurity: CNG Alleges Foreign Interference, Seeks Ban Of AI

2025/05/31
CSO Urges Completion Of Climate Mitigation Projects In FCT
News

Water Disruption Looms In FCT, As Usuma Dam Undergoes Upgrade

2025/05/31
25 Years After Return To Civil Rule How Has Journalism Fared?
News

MRA Urges Effective Implementation Of FOI Act

2025/05/31
ANUPA Announces 2024 Training Workshop For Junior University Professional Administrators
Education

ANUPA, NUC Champion Smart Solutions To Revolutionise Higher Education

2025/05/31
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Windhoek To Host 10th Leaders Without Borders Summit

Kano Govt Hails Ruling On LG Polls As APC Kicks

Sen. Usman Highlights Nigeria’s Stride For Equitable Education

Tinubu To Commission Completed Section Of Lagos-Calabar Highway, Others Today

Insecurity: CNG Alleges Foreign Interference, Seeks Ban Of AI

Water Disruption Looms In FCT, As Usuma Dam Undergoes Upgrade

MRA Urges Effective Implementation Of FOI Act

ANUPA, NUC Champion Smart Solutions To Revolutionise Higher Education

eHealth Africa, Partners To Deploy Creative Solutions For Social Impact

Supreme Court Allows Trump To Revoke Legal Status For 500,000 Migrants

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.