KOSEMA, NEMA ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS ON 2026 FLOOD PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN KOGI STATE


The Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (KOSEMA), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has convened a stakeholders' engagement on flood preparedness and response as part of efforts to strengthen disaster risk management ahead of the 2026 flood seasonal climate prediction by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), which identified Kogi State as high risk and prone to flooding. 

The engagement, held under the theme "Strengthening Local Emergency Management Committees for a Resilient Disaster Management in Kogi State," brought together critical stakeholders, including Kogi State Government officials, traditional rulers, Local Government officials, security agencies, humanitarian organizations, development partners, community leaders, relevant ministries, departments, and agencies, and other critical actors in disaster management.

Speaking during the engagement, the Executive Secretary Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (KOSEMA), Alh Mouktar Atimah, appreciated the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his tireless efforts, and continued support in strengthening emergency management in Kogi State. He also appreciated the Kogi State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Elder Joel Salifu Oyibo, and all other key stakeholders for their roles in disaster management. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of strengthening Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) as frontline structures for disaster preparedness, early warning, effective dissemination, emergency response, and community mobilization.

Representatives from National Emergency Management Agency ( NEMA), led by the Zonal Director North Central, Dr. Babatude Razak, stressed the need for proactive measures, early action, and sustained collaboration among stakeholders to reduce disaster risks and protect lives, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure. 

Representatives from NIWA, HYPDEC, Security Agencies, Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Non-Governental Organizations, called on local governments, traditional institutions, and community leaders to support awareness campaigns on disasters.

Traditional rulers at the meeting reaffirmed their commitment to partnering with government and emergency management agencies in mobilizing communities for disaster preparedness and response activities.

The engagement also highlighted the need for improved coordination among response agencies, capacity building for emergency responders, effective communication systems, contingency planning, and pre-positioning of relief materials in high-risk areas.

At the end of the meeting, Participants noted that empowering local emergency structures would significantly improve the state's capacity to respond effectively to disasters, resolved to strengthen existing disaster management structures, and enhance the functionality of Local Emergency Management Committees across the state. Also, the stakeholders expressed confidence that the resolutions reached during the engagement would contribute significantly to reducing flood-related risks and more resilient communities across Kogi State as the 2026 rainy season approaches.



Media team
June 2, 2026

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