Welcome To NEMA Website

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established via Act 12 as amended by Act 50 of 1999, to manage disasters in Nigeria. Therefore, from inception, NEMA has been tackling disaster related issues through the establishment of concrete structures and measures.

Such measures as the education of the public in order to raise their level of awareness and reduce the effects of disasters in the Country. The Agency has also put in place structures that enable it detect, respond and combat disasters in a timely manner.

With continuous over-whelming support from the Federal Government and other stake-holders in Disaster Management, NEMA will continue to improve in its capability and effectiveness to discharge its duties passionately

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NEMA Delivers Relief to Congo Brazzaville

In the spirit of African brotherhood, the National Emergency Management Agency has delivered relief materials approved by the Federal Government to the government of the Republic of Congo to assist the 14, 000 persons displaced by the recent ammunition depot explosions in Brazzaville.

NEMA ON-LINE PLATFORM

THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IS DEDICATED TO DISASTER PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA.

WE HAVE CREATED SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS FOR THE PUBLIC TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE AGENCY.

History of the agency

Disaster management in Nigeria dates back to 1906 when the Police Fire Brigade (now Federal Fire Services) was established to function beyond fire fighting role to saving of lives, properties and provision of humanitarian services in emergencies.
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