NEMA, others assess windstorm, fire disasters in Adamawa
National Emergency Management Agency NEMA
Abdullateef Fowewe
The officials of the National Emergency Management Agency in collaboration with the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency, the North East Development Commission and the Chairperson of Song LGA, have carried out an immediate assessment of damages caused by recent windstorm and fire outbreaks in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
The assessment which focused mainly on the severely affected communities of Ndubande, Angwan Madaki, and Sabo Geri, was headed by, Musa Yakubu of NEMA’s Post-Disaster Assessment and Response Operations (PSARO), with Musa visiting the impacted areas to inspect the level of destruction.
According to Yakubu, the disasters resulted in widespread damage, including the destruction of homes, food supplies, storage facilities, and motorcycles, disrupting the livelihoods of many households.
During the inspection, the officials gathered critical formations from the victims, which will guide the distribution of emergency relief to the victims, and has however assured the communities that their situation would be urgently reported to relevant authorities to facilitate timely intervention and assistance.
This was made known in a statement on Sunday by NEMA.
The statement said, “The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) and the North East Development Commission (NEDC), alongside the Chairperson of Song Local Government Area, has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the windstorm and fire disasters that affected Ndubande, Angwan Madaki, and Sabo Geri communities in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
“The assessment team, led by Mr. Musa Yakubu (PSARO) collectively evaluated the extent of the damages caused by the windstorm and fire incidents.
“During the visit, the team inspected the affected areas and gathered detailed information and data to guide the distribution of relief materials to the victims. Mr. Yakubu noted that the disasters led to the loss of livelihoods, including the destruction of residential buildings, food items, food banks, and motorcycles.
“NEMA sympathises with the affected victims and assures the residents that their plight will be promptly reported to the appropriate authorities for immediate support and intervention.”
