The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) South East Zonal office was at the Udi Local Government Council for the training of the NEMA/NYSC- Emergency Management Vanguards (EMVs). This is in line with the Agency’s vision to build community resilience as well as increase the network on DRR.
The training which was tagged “Train the Trainers” aimed at equipping the Vanguards with the essential knowledge and skills in Disaster risk reduction including basic first aid treatment during emergency situations.
Topics that were covered include: Brief about NEMA, Overview of Disaster Management in Nigeria, Flood Management, Use of Fire Extinguisher, Role of EMVs in disaster management and Basic First Aid Treatment.
During the training, there were various demonstrations on ways of saving life. It was an interactive training session that gave Vanguards the opportunity to make input and get clarifications. Vanguards were further encouraged to commence awareness campaigns on flood prevention/mitigation practices.
In his vote of thanks, Michael Tamai Mafat the EMV President appreciated NEMA South East Zonal Office for the quality training. He further pledged that the group would disseminate the knowledge acquired across the nooks and crannies of Udi communities.
