The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) plays a vital role in maintaining national security and responding to emergencies. Building their capacity to effectively respond to disasters and emergencies requires adequate training in emergency preparedness and disaster response.
NEMA Owerri Operations Office organised a training workshop for them to equip
officers with the right skills to respond effectively to emergencies, minimize risks to officers, civilians, infrastructure and to foster collaboration with disaster management agencies.
The State Commandant, Basil Igwebueze who was represented by DCC Nwokeafor Goodman in his opening remarks appreciated NEMA for the great initiative.
Topics covered were:
*DRR and Roles of First Responders in Emergency Response.* by Oramalu Quintus (CDRRO) and *Emergency Response and Rescue* by Nweze Innocent (ACSARO)
*Key Training Components*
– Emergency Planning
– Search and rescue
– Hazards identification
and risk reduction
– SAR equipment handling
– Crisis management and
collaboration
Finally, by investing in comprehensive training, the NSCDC officers can enhance its response capabilities thereby protecting infrastructure and saving lives.
