National Emergency Management Agency South East Zone, #55A Ezillo Avenue, Iroko (2026)

06/02/2024

NEMA South East Zonal office, Enugu welcomed the newly appointed South East Zonal Director, Mr. Major James Eze as he resumes work today 1st February, 2024.

The Ag Zonal Coordinator, Mrs. Ngozi Echeazu on the behalf of the staff assured the Zonal Director maximum cooperation and support to move the Agency forward.

The Ag Zonal Director, commended the DG's effort and encouraged all staff to put in their best in discharging their duties.

After the meeting, the Ag Zonal Coordinator conducted the Zonal Director round the office to view the assets in the office premises.

1/02/2024.

24/11/2023

NEMA SOUTH EAST ORGANISES TRAINING FOR LEMCs, TRADITIONAL RULERS AND NYSC-EMV MEMBERS.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) South East Zone has continued to promote disaster management knowledge and skills through building the capacity of staff and stakeholders.

This is in line with the Agency's vision to build a culture of preparedness, prevention, response and community resilience to disaster in Nigeria. It will undoubtedly help in strengthening inter-agency collaboration and enhancing capacity at the grassroots-level. Again, to equip its personnel and stakeholders with the essential skills and knowledge required for effective and efficient disaster management.

The training programs were conducted in collaboration with Federal Fire Service (FFS) and Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS), and it was held in NEMA South East Zonal Office.

The focus areas encompassed various critical aspects of disaster management including: understanding disaster/disaster management, safety measures during emergencies, basic first aid practices at home/office, practical demonstrations on use of fire extinguisher and how to apply CPR on unconscious patients.

The resource persons from Federal Fire Service handled the topic on Management of Fire Disaster. They brought in a wealth of expertise during the training. On the other hand, the resource persons from Nigeria Red Cross Society Enugu handled basic first aid training; it was an interactive/practical training.

Mrs Ngozi Echeazu, the Zonal Coordinator NEMA South East Zone during her address, emphasized the vital importance of enhancing the knowledge and skills of disaster managers in order to ensure sustainable and efficient disaster management in Nigeria. Speaking she said that "training of personnel is a critical component for seamless disaster management hence the commitment of the Agency to building the capacity of its staff and stakeholders.

She further stated that in view of the dry season and festive period, which is associated with high rate of disaster including fire incident and accident, there is need for disaster managers to have the perquisite knowledge of fire management and basic first aid treatment skills. She hinted at upcoming capacity development programs by the Agency in schools and other public places which is aimed at promoting disaster risk reduction knowledge.

Mrs Echeazu elaborated on the significance of training LEMCs and NYSC within Enugu metropolis in order to strengthen the working relationship between federal, state, local government and community levels. This according to her seeks to simplify coordinated disaster management efforts.

Mrs Echeazu used the medium to express her deep appreciation for the existing collaboration with both Federal/State Fire Service and Nigeria Red Cross Society as well as the NYSC and Traditional Rulers. According to her, these collaborations have been instrumental to NEMA's huge success. She encouraged all beneficiaries of the training to use the knowledge and skills acquired to enhance thier services and to help the Agency in cascading the knowledge gain at their various locations.

In attendance are: NEMA South East Zonal staff, Federal Fire Service, Nigeria Red Cross Enugu Chapter, Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) members, and other stakeholders including Traditional Rulers and NYSC-EMVs.

22/11/2023

03/09/2023

A tragic incident occurred in Mgbemena, Coal Camp, Enugu North LGA, Enugu State, on September 1, 2023. A high fence collapsed onto a bungalow at No 3 Mgbemena, resulting in the loss of four lives and injuring two others critically. Responding to the report, a joint team comprising NEMA South East Zone, ENSEMA, Enugu State Capital Development Authority, and Mgbemena Neighborhood watch rushed to the scene to assist those trapped or in distress.

Following this, the team visited the critically injured individuals who were admitted to Eastern Medical Center in Enugu to assess their injuries. The collapsed fence had previously fallen in 2022 but was rebuilt without proper reinforcement. Factors such as a poor drainage system, heavy rainfall on the day of the incident, and the topography of the area all contributed to the fence's collapse and subsequent destruction of the poorly constructed bungalow.

Sadly, four lives were lost, and two individuals are currently receiving treatment at Eastern Medical Centre, Enugu, where they are conscious and responding well to treatment. The deceased have been taken to Colliery mortuary, Enugu. Four households were affected by this tragic incident. Due to the area's poor planning, it was challenging to bring heavy-duty equipment to the scene.

The Enugu State Capital Development Authority has informed the building's occupants of a planned demolition and given them 48 hours to vacate the premises. The joint efforts of neighbors and volunteers played a crucial role in reducing the loss of lives and property damage during this unfortunate event.

14/08/2023

NEMA SOUTH EAST ZONE FLAG-OFF DIRECT DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF MATERIALS TO 2022 FLOOD VICTIMS IN ENUGU STATE ON 14TH AUGUST,2023.

The NEMA South East Zone, led by Nwamaka Chidi-Aroh, flagged off direct distribution of relief materials to persons affected by the 2022 flood disaster for onward distribution.

In the address she presented on behalf of the Zonal Coordinator Ngozi Echeazu, that the provision of relief materials was in accordance with NEMA's mandate which is aimed at ensuring that all disaster-impacted communities were provided with short-, medium-, and long-term support to enable recovery.

She commended the Governor of Enugu State, Bar. Peter Mba, for partnering with NEMA and establishing a technical committee on key hazards for the purpose of ensuring effective/efficient disaster management in Enugu State.

On the other hand the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, who received the item on behalf of the state Governor , extolled the benevolence of the DG NEMA, Mustapha Ahmed Habib, and further assured that the items would go a long way in rebuilding the victims economic activities.

Other people that made remarks during the event were the acting head of Enugu SEMA, Mrs Chinasa Mba and the ALGON Chairman, Enugu Chapter, Sydney Edeh.
The major highlights of the occasion were the inspection of the relief materials and the direct distribution of relief materials to the affected.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Nigeria

13/08/2023

NEMA SOUTH EAST ZONE ENUGU FLAG OFF / DIRECT DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF MATERIALS / LIVELIHOOD TO EHA AMUFU, ISI UZO LGA ENUGU STATE ON 11TH AUGUST, 2023.

Following the distress call from Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo LGA, regarding the Herders attack on the communities in December 2022, which resulted in the loss of lives and property, as well as the displacement of people from their ancestral homes,

Mrs. Ngozi Echeazu, the Ag Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, led a team of NEMA and SEMA personnel to provide assistance and kick off the delivery of the relief material to the affected villages.
Participants include NEMA, SEMA,military personnel and community representatives.

At the flag-off event Sir Darlington Nnaji, the coordinating president, offered a minute of silence for the lives of those slain in the incident. According to him, 30 villages and agricultural settlements were affected. Some have been slain, displaced and have not returned home. Many houses and properties were destroyed during the attack. He commended the Federal Government and NEMA for providing relief materials that will assist the affected areas.

On behalf of the State Governor, Mrs. Egu Clara Ogechi, who represented the Executive Secretary Enugu SEMA, commended the FG for responding to the residents of Eha-Amufu.

The Ag Zonal Coordinator South East Zone consoled all who were affected by gruesome attack, stating that the relief materials was approved by the DG NEMA Ahmed Mustapha Habib to ameliorate the effect of the calamity on the affected person

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Nigeria

10/08/2023

FLAG - OFF/DIRECT DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF MATERIALS.

In furtherance to it's efforts at alleviating the suffering of the 2022 flood affected persons, the South East zonal office, Enugu, led by the Ag. ZC, Ngozi Echeazu today 8th Aug 2023 flagged off and directly distributed relief items to the affected persons in Awka, Anambra State.

The Ag. ZC urged the people to accept the items and their condition in food fate.

Chief Paul Odenigbo who stood in for the State Govt thanked the Agency and FG for coming to the aid of the State and the affected persons.

The reps of the affected persons thanked the FG, NEMA, and SEMA, and pledged to make judicious use of the items.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Nigeria

10/08/2023

ASSESSMENT OF FIRE OUT BREAK AS A RESULT OF TANKER EXPLOSION AT OPI NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE, 9TH AUGUST, 2023

Following a media report and a call from Enugu state Emergency Management Agency (ENSEMA) concerning a disastrous fire out break which wrecked Afor market Opi and some residential buildings in Opi Nsukka, Nsukka local government area, Enugu state on 26th July, 2023; a joint team of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) South East zone and Enugu state Emergency Management Agency (ENSEMA) went to the incident location to carry out on- the - spot assessment in other to determine the degree of devastation.
The joint team of assessors were received by the member representing Nsukka East in the State House of Assembly and other community leaders who briefed the team on the incident that affected the community.
It was revealed that the patrol tanker driver lost control while trying to dodge pot holes on the road and landed in the market.
About 118 shops, goods and 9 residential buildings were affected while one person sustained major injury as a result of the explosion. The team also visited the victim at the hospital where he is receiving treatment.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Nigeria

02/08/2023

NEMA FLAG - 0FF DIRECT DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF MATERIALS TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN EBONYI STATE

On the 1st of August 2023, NEMA South East Zone Enugu, in partnership with the Ebonyi State Emergency Management Agency, began the delivery of relief items to people who were severely affected by floods and other forms of disaster in Ebonyi State.

On behalf of the Dg NEMA Ahmed Mustapha Habib, the Zonal Coordinator Ngozi Echeazu sympathised with the good people of Ebonyi over the flood that ravaged and ruined many in the year 2022. She also urged the beneficiaries to remain calm since relief materials would be sufficient for everyone.

While addressing the audience, the Zonal coordinator recommended them to always follow NEMA flood early warning signals and the awareness/sensitization campaign, as doing so would save lives and property.

Her Excellency Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, First Lady of Ebonyi State, commended the NEMA DG for the relief materials delivered to the state, saying that the timing of the distribution is ideal, especially in a moment the people are struggling to cope with the discontinuation of fuel subsidies. She additionally confirmed to the NEMA team that she had directed the Commissioner Human Capital Development and Monitoring who is the ES Ebonyi SEMA , Hon. Ann Aligwe, to guarantee transparency in the delivery of relief items.

The direct distribution of relief items was declared open following a symbolic handover by Zonal Coordinator Ngozi Echeazu and her Excellency Mrs Mary-Maurdaline Nwifuru.
The items, which included both food and non-food items, were provided in food basket (family size) packages to over 500 households instantaneously.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Nigeria

01/08/2023

21/07/2023

FLOOD AWARENESS/SENSITIZATION CAMPAIGN AT AWGU L.G.A, ENUGU STATE. 21/07/2023

Following the NIMET and NIHSA 2023 Annual Flood Outlook predictions, the NEMA South East Zone Enugu, led by the Zonal Coordinator Ngozi Echeazu, launched a flood awareness and sensitization campaign in Agwu LGA, one of Enugu State's flood risk LGAs.

The flood awareness and sensitization campaign was organized by NEMA in partnership with the Enugu State Emergency Management Agency.
The combined team arrived at the Awgu LG headquaters and was received by the Deputy Chairman Hon. Barrister Ogbonnia Lotachukwu.

In her opening remarks, the Zonal Coordinator Ngozi Echeazu addressed the congregation on the impending 2023 flood and mitigation strategies, after which she called on the resource person Ekeh Kennedy for an intensive sensitization.
The flood awareness and sensitization campaign was conducted in local language (igbo), handbills and posters were distributed to participants for a more visual understanding.

The NEMA official Ekeh Kennedy added that prevention is however the best form of remedy for disasters worldwide.

”This is why the people of Awgu must take responsibility to heed these warnings in order to save their lives and properties.”

The community representatives attended the sensitization in large numbers.
The NEMA team responded to questions from participants at the end of the event.

In his vote of gratitude, the Awgu LGA Chairman Hon. Pedro Okwudili Nwankwo commended the NEMA team for coming around to bring such a vital awareness to the Agwu people, which is capable of limiting the flood tragedy to the bare minimum.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Nigeria

21/06/2023

Following the report of a collapsed two storey building at Ifo Layout Abakpa Nike, an excavator and other Search and Rescue equipments were subsequently mobilized to begin Search and Rescue operation.
A joint Emergency Response Team comprising of National Emergency Management Agency staff and that of the Enugu State emergency Management Agency, commenced the rescue operation with the removal of piled debris using an excavator.
The operation lasted for 9hrs with the clearing of all sites and removal of all the debris caused by the collapsed building. Valuable Household items were recovered during the operations and returned back to the rightful occupants.
Upon completion of the operation, the Incident Commander, Assistant Chief Search and Rescue Officer Chibueze Okoye confirmed to media that nobody was trapped in the collapsed building, no casualty was also recorded and efforts are underway to ascertain the extent of loss incurred by the displaced person with a view to providing immediate succor to them.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Nigeria

19/06/2023

COLLAPSE OF A TWO STOREY BUILDING AT IFO LAYOUT, ABAKPA, ENUGU EAST LGA, ENUGU.

The NEMA South East Zonal Office Enugu received a distress call from Ifo Layout neighborhood at exactly 8am on the 19th of June 2023, concerning the collapse of a two (2) storey building containing 6 flats.
The Emergency Response Team were immediately deployed for search and rescue operations.
Rescue operations is ongoing, as at the time of this report the ERT is unable to ascertain if there was any trapped victims underneath the collapsed building.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Nigeria

13/05/2023

Following the need to utilise Corps members for standardised disaster management, officials of NEMA's South East Zonal Office Enugu trained NEMA EMVs at Achalla, Awka North in Anambra State on 11th May, 2023.
The topics addressed throughout the course include:
Nema Establishment, Disaster Terminologies, Roles of NEMA in Disaster Management, Stakeholders in Disaster Management, Roles of EMVs, Basic First Aid, and Fire Classification.

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