NEMA COORDINATES SAR OPS AT THE SCENE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE INVOLVING A THREE STOREY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GUDU AREA OF FCT. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NEMA COORDINATES SAR OPS AT THE SCENE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE INVOLVING A THREE STOREY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GUDU AREA OF FCT At about 0945hrs on Saturday 16th May, 2026, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was alerted of a building collapse at Gudu District of FCT.  Critical stakeholders including Federal Fire, FCT Fire, NSCDC, NPF, FRSC and Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were activated while a response team of NEMA from the Abuja Operations Office led by the Head of Operations Mr Zakari Abubakar  and operatives from AYA Emergency Response Bay (ERAB) were deployed to the scene for quick response and coordination.  A reinforcement team  from NEMA Headquarters led by the Director Search and Response (DSAR) Air Cdre Bature Usman was also on ground to provide necessary backup and supervision. At the time of this report, the operation is still ongoing. However, sixteen (16) casualties have so far been evacuated to Aso...

ANAMBRA GOVT, FG/IFAD-VCDP EMPOWER DISABILITY COOPERATIVE IN EZIRA COMMUNITY WITH MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE. BY HENRY C. ANAGBOSO. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Anambra Govt, FG/IFAD-VCDP Empower Disability Cooperative in Ezira Community with Market Infrastructure


By Henry C. Anagboso 


The Anambra State Government, in partnership with the Federal Government’s IFAD/Value Chain Development Programme, has recently commissioned and handed over newly built market infrastructure (stores and Stalls) to members of Ezira Community Disability Cooperative in Orumba South Local Government Area.


This significant achievement marks a milestone in the collaboration between state and federal entities to support local initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods for people with disabilities.


The State Coordinator of IFAD/VCDP, Dr. Deborah Onyefulu said, "It is the first of its kind as the Programme hands over a market infrastructure to People with Disabilities since they were prioritized. 


She explained that the cooperative met all the necessary criteria to benefit, adding that the new facilities will help members generate income, sell their farm produce, and support the community's old market structures.


Dr. Onyefulu commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo administration for supporting the VCDP initiatives and called for stronger collaboration between the community, stakeholders, and the cooperative to ensure proper use and sustainability of the market while promising of toilet facility for the market.


The President General of Ezira Community, Mr. Moses Akam while pledging the community’s commitment to partner with the cooperative in maintaining, securing, and fully utilizing the facilities, thanked the State Government and FG/IFAD-VCDP for the inclusiveness. 


He also appealed for more of such projects to address the needs of the people.


Speaking on behalf of the physically challenged beneficiaries, Mrs. Florence Udo expressed gratitude to Governor Soludo for his inclusive leadership and to FG/IFAD-VCDP for empowering them through ownership of the market. 


She noted that the project will allow them to participate fully in economic activities and build financial independence like other citizens.

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