The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Kano Operations Office, in collaboration with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), UNICEF, and the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (JISEMA), successfully coordinated a Flood Simulation Exercise in Hadio community, Auyo Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The exercise, conducted under the UNICEF-supported Shock Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) Project, was aimed at testing preparedness and response mechanisms of communities, institutions, and agencies at the federal, state, and local government levels in the event of flood emergencies.
The simulation brought together a wide range of stakeholders including NEMA, Tiga Dam Authority, NIHSA, NiMet, Federal Fire Service, JISEMA, Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA), State Ministries of Health and Education, Nigerian Police Force, NSCDC, FRSC, State Fire Service, Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs), Chairmen of Auyo, Miga, and Hadejia LGAs, vigilante groups, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community leaders.
As part of the coordination, operational points were set up including a Medical/Clinic Centre, Registration Point, Store/Warehouse, Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and Household Tents representing displaced families. This structure enabled stakeholders to practically demonstrate their specific roles in preparedness, evacuation, rescue, medical care, relief distribution, and coordination.
Speaking on the exercise, the Head of NEMA Kano Operations Office commended the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) for its leading role in driving community participation and humanitarian support, while appreciating UNICEF, JISEMA, and all federal, state, and local stakeholders for their active involvement and contributions.
17th September 2025
