The Kano state government has partnered with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to conduct a large-scale flood disaster simulation exercise in Wudil Local Government Area.
The exercise featured practical demonstrations of flood evacuation, first aid, and coordination of emergency services, all aimed at improving readiness and protecting lives in vulnerable communities.
Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, described the initiative as a crucial step to mitigate flooding, saying, “It is often said that prevention is better than cure, and what we are doing today is a preventive measure.”
Gwarzo assured NEMA of the state government’s readiness to support similar interventions in the future, stating, “Under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, we are committed to working with all relevant agencies.”
NEMA Director General, Hajiya Zubaida Umar, commended Kano for hosting the simulation, which also involved participants from Jigawa and Yobe states, saying, “Our aim is to move from being reactive to being proactive.”
She praised the collaboration among local emergency committees, Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and community groups.