.As Niger govt commends UNICEF’s prompt response to victims
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), says it has begun sensitisation campaign to communities to prevent future occurrence and mitigate its impact on residents.
The Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed this during a sympathy visit to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger.
“It is very important to prevent disasters when we listen and take precautions.
“We have mobilised our staff at the state and local government levels to work with other stakeholders.
“They are to ensure those who lost their lives are taken care of as well those who sustained injuries are also taken care of,” he said.
Issa-Onilu said that NOA was working with other agencies to fumigate affected areas and ensure safety in Mokwa town.
He said the agencies had also mobilised its people to conduct early warning system in flood prone areas.
According to him, NOA was working with local government authorities to sensitise communities on flood safety and prevention.
He said the agency would continue to educate people on flood dangers and ensure people take necessary precautions.
He said after the annual flood prediction by the NiMET, which identified 12 states as high-risk, the agency had embarked on early warnings working with local authorities.
.As Niger govt commends UNICEF’s prompt response to victims
Niger government has commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its proactive response and support to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government.
The Deputy Governor, Mr Yakubu Garba, gave the commendation during a visit on Thursday to some resettlements centres built by UNICEF in Mokwa.
Garba said that UNICEF’s support and gesture toward the affected persons had given them a sense of hope and relief.
“On behalf of Gov. Umaru Bago, I want to commend UNICEF and other organisations for your interventions and support to our people.
“We appreciate your prompt response from the onset of the incident and your continued presence on the ground.
“Your efforts are truly commendable. We urge UNICEF to be understanding as many of those affected are still traumatised and in need of psychological care.”
Responding, Mrs Theresa Pamma, UNICEF Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) Specialist, Kaduna Field Office, said UNICEF had provided access to healthcare services to prevent disease outbreaks.
“We are here to support the people and we will do the best that we can to ensure they are okay.
“ We will support in areas of hygiene, quality water and sanitation to curb disease outbreaks like cholera,” she said.
Pamma gave assurance that UNICEF would ensure children were protected from abuse in the camps.
