The DG NEMA led the management staff of Nema on a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, at his office at Headquarters office, earlier yesterday.
We recognize that the vital role the Armed Forces play through the Disaster Response Units (DRUs) in safeguarding critical assets and securing disaster incident sites to enable emergency responders save lives and restore normalcy remains invaluable the DG said while addressing the Chief of defence staff.
The provision of security for assessment teams, airlift of relief items by the Nigerian Air Force, and evacuations by the Navy during disasters exemplify the critical support the Armed Forces provide through Military Assistance to Civil Authority (MACA) and Military Aid to Civil Power (MACP).
In strengthening our strategies towards building a disaster-resilient nation, The DG is soliciting the support of the Armed Forces for the reinvigoration of the Military Disaster Response Units (DRUs) so as to heighten our collective preparedness against potential flooding in this rainy season.