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Department of Search & Rescue

The Department of Search and Rescue (SAR) is charged with the responsibilities of prompt and efficient coordination of search and rescue activities during disasters. It also put in place adequate preparedness measures, towards effective and efficient management of disasters in the country.

The Department is responsible for the followings:

Coordinating Search and Rescue (SAR) activities for disasters in Nigeria.

Ensuring the provision of adequate communication networks with a redundancy for in-country disaster management.

Coordinating the activities of the COSPAS-SARSAT,Nigerian Mission Control Centre (NMCC).

Advising the DG on technical matters relating to acquiring specialized equipment

Public Safety and information during Search and Rescue Operations.

The Department is structured into two different divisions and a unit;

The Operations Division

The Communications Division

The Mission Control Centre (a unit).

It is usually headed by a serving Senior Military Officer of not below the rank of a Colonel in the Army or its equivalent in the Air Force or Navy. At present, the Department is headed by a Group Captain.

Other Departments

Search and Rescue

Planning Research & Forecast

Relief and Rehabilitation

Finance & Administration

Department Director

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Response & Recovery

The Federal Government through NEMA has a mandate to assist States and Local Governments in disaster response and recovery. Recovery personnel at the National Emergency Coordination Centre (NECC) in tune with this mandate are required to closely monitor response activities and to obtain valuable data regarding the severity and intensity of the event, the affected geographic area and the potential unsatisfied critical needs of the affected population.