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...

NAHCON CHAIRMAN INAUGURATES AVIATION MONITORING COMMITTEE FOR 2026 HAJJ OPERATIONS.. (PHOTO).


 NAHCON CHAIRMAN INAUGURATES AVIATION MONITORING COMMITTEE FOR 2026 HAJJ OPERATIONS.


The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has inaugurated the Aviation Monitoring Committee for the 2026 Hajj exercise in Abuja.

The Chairman charged the committee to function as diligent gatekeepers, entrusted with the critical mandate of undertaking transparent and impartial monitoring of all aviation matters. He made it clear that the committee is a functional, non-decorative body, reflecting the Commission's zero-tolerance for failure and its core commitment to pilgrim welfare.

A statement by Ahmad Muazu Technical Assistant, Media, To the Chairman/CEO, NAHCON, indicates that the chairman says, “For the Nigerian Government, under the visionary leadership of President Bola Tinubu, facilitating this spiritual journey for its citizens is not just a statutory duty, it is a sacred trust. We are committed to ensuring that every Nigerian pilgrim performs their Ibadah in comfort and safety

 “This Committee is not a decorative body; it is our commitment to pilgrim welfare. You are the gatekeepers, entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring the aviation matters of our pilgrims,” he stated.


The Commissioner of Operations and Licensing, Prince Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi, thanked the Chairman for the confidence reposed in the committee and pledged the team’s total commitment to its mandate.

The Committee’s Terms of Reference include:

Reviewing, participating and evaluating all documents submitted by applicant airlines and cargo carriers for the 2026 Hajj.


Inspecting and assessing the readiness of designated airports for Hajj operations.


Making observations and recommendations on airport preparedness.


Monitoring inbound and outbound flights at all departure centers to ensure compliance with airlift agreements and industry standards.


Monitoring the quality of in-flight services in line with industry standards.


Ensuring compliance with the Commission’s luggage policy by carriers and pilgrims.


Recommending appropriate actions or penalties against defaulting carriers or State Pilgrims Welfare Boards.


Liaising with the Central Security Committee and Task Force on abscondment of pilgrims to provide support when required.


Undertaking any other action necessary for the success of Hajj airlift operations and making related recommendations.

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