The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has escalated its response efforts in Maiduguri, rescuing more than 400 individuals amid the ongoing crisis.
NEMA’s North-East Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Sirajo Garba, announced on Sunday that the agency’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) is actively engaged in rescue operations, ensuring essential services for those affected. “We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every individual impacted by this crisis,” Garba stated.
The ERT continues its search and rescue missions, with efforts focused on locating and assisting those in need. Additionally, the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) has been delivering critical medical services, providing first aid and treatment to 171 individuals across various camps.
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“Our medical teams are on the ground, ready to provide immediate care to those who need it most,” Garba said. Water supply has also been a critical focus, with a water tanker deployed to the Fannami Gubio Camp, which is experiencing severe shortages. Garba noted, “We are ensuring that potable water reaches those who need it around the clock.”
To address water scarcity, NEMA has stationed water purification trucks from its headquarters to treat and recycle floodwaters. The agency is also working with a high-level United Nations delegation to visit several camps and has partnered with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to set up a temporary health facility in the Modu Fannami Camp.
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In collaboration with the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), NEMA has deployed sanitation teams to underserved camps. The agency has also joined forces with civil society organizations to distribute additional cooking pots and utensils and is working to establish a Camp Clinic at Fannami Gubio Camp to enhance ongoing medical support.