DG Nema Takes Disaster Risk Reduction Awareness To Primary School Pupils In Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, has taken disaster risk reduction awareness to pupils of LEA Primary School, Durumi, Abuja, as part of efforts to promote safety education among young Nigerians.

The visit formed part of NEMA’s ongoing campaign to build a culture of disaster preparedness and safety consciousness from an early age.

According to a statement by the Head of Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel, the Director-General engaged the pupils in an interactive session focused on disaster prevention and basic safety practices.

During the session, Umar emphasised the importance of adopting simple safety habits both at home and in school, while teaching practical steps to reduce risks associated with common emergencies such as fire outbreaks, flooding, and unsafe play environments.

She urged the pupils to remain alert to potential dangers in their surroundings and to promptly report hazards to teachers, parents, or other responsible adults.

The NEMA boss explained that disaster risk reduction is not solely the responsibility of emergency responders, but a shared duty that begins with awareness, preparedness, and responsible behaviour at the community level.

The interactive engagement also featured a question-and-answer segment, where pupils were provided with practical information to deepen their understanding of disasters and their roles in promoting safety within their homes, schools, and communities.