Tag: National Emergency Management Agency

Governor Seriake Dickson complained of federal government's neglect

At least 826,000 Nigerians are severely affected by heavy flooding.

Mr Maihaja said NEMA has immediately swung into action.

The president’s directive follows a warning by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency.

A NEMA delegation visited Bayelsa over the expected flood.

The agency says flood disaster is inevitable.

Sixteen local governments in the three states were affected.

Mr Sidi in August declared his intent to thousands of supporters in Kaduna.

Residents want the search to continue, but authorities say rescue efforts have ended.

About 166 returnees arrived Tuesday night.

The NEMA boss said the reason for the impending flood and storm was due to climate change.

The protesting workers ask the federal government to investigate the activities of the agency’s management

The workers accuse the management of not attending to their demands.

The 200 tonnes of dates were donated during last year's Ramadan and meant for poor Nigerians.

The returnees comprised of 68 female adults, six female children and as well as 89 male adults and one male ...

The House of Reps is investigating alleged fraud at the agency.

The lawmakers say invited Vice President Yemi Osinbajo can be represented at the public hearing.

The Nigerians were assisted back to the country by the International Organisation for Migration.

This is the second time within a week.

One returnee narrates how she ended up in Libya after being promised a job in Kano.

The lawmakers say the need for assistance is urgent.

The Benue delegation met with President Buhari in Abuja.

Over 80 per cent of the returnees were indigenes of Edo and Delta states.

Another 257 Nigerians returned from Liberia.

The returnees were assisted back to Nigeria by the IOM and the EU.