The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to upholding the Federal Character principle in its management processes, in line with relevant government regulations and guidelines.
The Director General gave the assurance during an interactive session at the headquarters of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) in Abuja, where she met with the Chairman of the Commission, Mrs. Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran and Honourable Commissioners of the FCC.
Welcoming the Director General and her team, the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Mrs. Hulayat Omidiran, explained that the engagement was part of the Commission’s routine interface with Chief Executives of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to acquaint them with the procedures, guidelines and expectations of the Commission.
Responding, the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, thanked the Chairman and the Honourable Commissioners of the FCC for the opportunity to engage with the Commission and gain further insight into its procedures and expectations.
She affirmed NEMA’s commitment to adhering to the Federal Character principle, assuring that the Agency would continue to ensure transparency, fairness and due process in its management processes and other activities.
During the interactive session, an Honourable Commissioner of the FCC, Mr. Pam Botmang, commended the Director General for her transparent leadership and
and encouraged further interactive sessions for sustainable collaboration between NEMA and the FCC and adherence to Federal Character principles
The interactive session was fruitful, providing opportunity for greater understanding of the activities and expectations of NEMA and the Federal Character Commission respectively.
6th August, 2026
