The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, appeared before the Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Tuesday to defend the Agency’s 2025 budget estimates.
In a statement by the NEMA HQ
Press Unit said the joint sitting comprised the Senate Committee on Special Duties, chaired by Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, and the House of Representatives Committee on Emergency and Disaster Management, led by Rt. Hon. Joseph Bassey. Senator Lawan presided over the session, with Hon. Bassey serving as Co-Chair.
In her presentation, Mrs. Umar reviewed the performance of the 2024 approved budget and outlined proposed allocations for the 2025 fiscal year.
She justified the estimates by aligning them with NEMA’s strategic goals and operational requirements.
The Committees engaged in detailed discussions on the proposed budget and passed a motion for further legislative actions to finalize allocations for disaster management.
Commending NEMA’s 2024 achievements, the legislators highlighted the need for increased support to strengthen the Agency’s capacity to respond to emergencies and manage disasters effectively across the country.
The session reflects the ongoing collaboration between NEMA and the legislature to bolster disaster management efforts in Nigeria.
