The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has ramped up its response efforts in Maiduguri, successfully rescuing over 400 individuals amid ongoing crisis conditions.
NEMA’s North-East Zonal Coordinator, Mr Sirajo Garba who disclosed this on Sunday in Maiduguri, said as rescue operations continue, the agency’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) is dedicated to providing essential services to those affected.
“We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every individual impacted by this crisis,” NEMA’s Zonal Coordinator,” Garba said.
Garba said the ERT has been actively engaged in search and rescue operations, with efforts still underway to locate and assist those in need.
He added that in addition to the rescue operations, the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) team has provided critical medical outreach, delivering first aid and treatment to 171 individuals across various camps.
“Our medical teams are on the ground, ready to provide immediate care to those who need it most. Water supply has also been a focal point of NEMA’s operations. A water tanker has been deployed to the Fannami Gubio Camp, which has been grappling with severe water shortages.
“We are ensuring that potable water reaches those who need it around the clock,” Mr Garba said.
Furthermore, he said water purification trucks from the agency’s headquarters are on standby to treat and recycle floodwaters in areas facing acute shortages.
“Monitoring and evaluation efforts are ongoing, with NEMA’s team accompanying a high-level delegation from the United Nations on a working visit to several established camps in the region.
The agency has also collaborated with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to establish a temporary health facility in the Modu Fannami Camp to address medical needs. NEMA is proactive in its approach, ensuring that all camps receive the support they require,” said the Zonal Coordinator. As part of these efforts, the NEMA M&E team has coordinated with the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA) to deploy sanitation teams to underserved camps.
In response to observations of inadequate cooking materials, NEMA said it has partnered with civil society organisations to distribute additional cooking pots and utensils to those in need.
He added that the agency is also working to establish a Camp Clinic at Fannami Gubio Camp while delivering essential medical supplies to support ongoing care.