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DG NEMA TAKES DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AWARENESS TO PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN ABUJA.(PHOTOS).


 DG NEMA Takes Disaster Risk Reduction Awareness To Primary School Pupils in Abuja


The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has visited LEA Primary School, Durumi, Abuja where she engaged pupils in an interactive session on disaster prevention and safety awareness.


The visit which formed part of NEMA’s ongoing efforts to promote disaster risk reduction education among young Nigerians and build a culture of safety from an early age.


A statement by Manzo Ezekiel,

Head, Press Unit indicates that while addressing the pupils, Mrs. Zubaida Umar emphasized the importance of basic safety habits and simple disaster mitigation measures that children can adopt both at home and in school.


She taught the pupils practical steps to reduce risks associated with common emergencies such as fire outbreaks, flooding, and unsafe play environments. 


The Director General encouraged them to be safety conscious, remain alert to potential dangers in their surroundings, and promptly report hazards to teachers, parents, or other responsible adults.


Mrs. Zubaida Umar explained that disaster risk reduction is not only the responsibility of emergency responders, but a shared duty that begins with awareness, preparedness, and responsible behaviour at the community level.


The interactive session also featured a question and answer segment during which the pupils were provided with useful information to deepen their understanding of disasters and the important roles they can play in promoting safety within their homes, schools, and communities.

More photos below. 




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