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2012 Flood Report

Building a Coordinated Approach toFlood Disasters in Nigeria

Centre for Human Security of theOlusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Foundation

in partnership with

Abuja May 28, 2013Abeokuta June 1, 2013


“Building a Coordinated Approach to Flood Disasters in Nigeria” 1

Contents

Programme of Events

1. Introduction

2. Opening Ceremony

3. National Contingency Plan - Presentation by NEMACoordination of emergency responseEfforts made by the Federal Government through NEMA in 2012Relief Interventions in 2012Early Recovery MeasuresLessons Learnt by NEMA and its partnersRecommendations by NEMA

4. Experiences from the 2012 Flood Disasters

4a. SEMAs4b. Nigerian Red Cross Society4c. Nigerian Civil Society Organizations4d. Private Sector’s Contribution to flood Disaster Management4e. Other government initiatives on flood management

5. Syndicate Groups

6. Plenary Session – Syndicate Group Reports and Way ForwardGroup A: Maximizing the effectiveness of the National Emergency ArchitectureGroup B: Transparency and accountability in disaster managementGroup C: Government- Civil Society InterfaceGroup D: Government- Humanitarian Agency InterfaceGroup E: Private Sector ParticipationGroup F: Role of the Media

The Way Forward

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“Building a Coordinated Approach to Flood Disasters in Nigeria”2

Abuja May 28, 2013

Registration and Tea/coffee

Welcome AddressProf. Akin Mabogunje, ChairmanCentre for Human Security

Facilitator: Dr. Judith Burdin Asuni,Visiting Fellow, Centre for Human Security & ED, AA PeaceWorks

Facilitator: Olayinka Afolabi,Humanitarian Officer, Oxfam

Bauchi SEMAAbdulllahi Umar, Resource Person

Peter Akanimoh, Exec DirectorGlobal Relief, Jos, Plateau State

“Status Report on the National Contingency Plan and Inter-sector Coordination Mechanism: Government and the UN Working Together”Auwal Abubakar, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, NEMA Abuja

Experiences from the 2012 Flood Disaster

“Building on the Success of a State Emergency Management Agency”

“The Nigerian Red Cross Society’s Experience”Umar Abdu Mairiga, Disaster Management Coordinator, Abuja

“Experiences of a Civil Society Group”

“Private Sector’s Contribution to Flood Disaster Management”

Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation ProgrammeOladayo Olaide, Manager Economic and Natural Resources Governance

Abuja May 28, 2013

Registration and Tea/coffee

Welcome AddressChief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Promoter, Centre for Human Security

Professor Peter OkebukolaDirector Centre for Human Security

Dr. Judith Burdin Asuni Centre for Human Security

Lagos SEMA Dr. Oke Osayintolu, GM/GEO

Dr. Chuks Nwaka, Acting Chief Exec RAHI, Patani, Delta State

First Hydrocarbon’s Flood Relief Michael Enahoro Excellent World Foundation Ozoro, Delta State

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Centre for Human Security of theOlusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Foundation

in partnership with

Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme Chevron Nigeria Limited

Shoreline Natural ResourcesNational Emergency Management Agency

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAA PeaceWorks



Abuja May 28, 2013

Discussion

Formation of syndicate groups,

Facilitator: Dr. Maryam Abdulahi,National Commission for Refugees,Migrants, & IDPs,

A. Maximizing the effectiveness of the national emergency architectureB. Transparency and accountability in disaster managementC. Government- Civil society interfaceD. Government- Humanitarian agency interfaceE. Private Sector Participation F. Role of the media

Lunch will be taken by groups as convenient starting at 1:30

Plenary- reports from syndicate groups

Summary- Way Forward Dr. Judith Burdin Asuni

Closure

Abuja May 28, 2013

Prof. Peter Okebukola Director Centre for Human Security a

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Chief Dr. Judith Burdin Asuni, an American by birth and Nigerian by naturalization, is the founder and Executive Director of AA PeaceWorks, a Nigerian NGO working in the field of peace and development, primarily in the Niger Delta. Because of the dramatic effects of the 2012 Nigerian floods, she became concerned about the potential of flooding for creation of conflict as well as its humanitarian implications. As a Visiting Fellow at the Centre of Human Security of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Dr. Asuni brought together a wide cross section of stakeholders to strategize on how to coordinate and increase effectiveness of flood prevention, preparation, and response in 2013 and beyond.

We acknowledge with gratitude the financial contributions of the Centre for Human Security, Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme of DFID implemented by the British Council, Chevron Nigeria Limited and Shoreline Natural Resources. Also the technical and in-kind contributions and cooperation of NEMA, UN OCHA, Nigerian Red Cross Society, and AA PeaceWorks.


reverse development, donor agencies are helping to deal with the after effects of the 2012 disaster while anticipating forthcoming events. In their own ways, civil society organizations and the private sector are making their contributions.

However there is often little coordination and information sharing among all of these actors. For example, we know that

numerous actors were working in Kogi State during the 2012 floods, and yet many did not know what the others were doing, and what gaps were left unfilled.

Internationally, the Global Platform for Disasters was established to ensure sustained effort from all actors to take responsibility for reducing risks and reinforcing resilience in our communities.

The 2012 floods in Nigeria were a wake-up call which clearly demonstrated the risk to human security that a natural disaster can pose. Over 2.3 million people were displaced from their homes. Three hundred and sixty three people lost their lives in the floods. Another 16 million people, in 108 local governments, were negatively affected. It is estimated that the total losses from the flood were 2.6 trillion Naira or $16.9 billion.

In a country where most people struggle to survive on a few Naira a day, such loss is hard to imagine. It is also enormous compared to the documented relief contributions of N17 billion by the Federal Government, which was distributed to states in the height of the flood disaster, and the N12 billion that was collected by the private sector led Dangote committee, much of which has not yet been dispersed. There were also numerous contributions by international humanitarian organizations, private companies, local charities and philanthropic individuals. However all of these combined did not begin to reach a total of N2.6 trillion, indicating that the bulk of losses were sustained by individuals, communities and companies, which will have to rebuild largely on their own initiative.

Since the flood disasters of 2012, the Federal Government of Nigeria is working strongly with the United Nations System in Nigeria in strengthening the National Emergency Architecture. Following the NIMET and NIHSA predictions of extended flooding in 2013, and beyond, international humanitarian organizations are stepping up preparations for the impending floods. Recognizing that disasters

1. Introduction

In the 2012 floods in Nigeria: 2.3 million people were displaced from their homes. 363 people lost their lives. 16 million people in 108 local governments negatively affected. Total losses from the flood of 2.6 trillion Naira or $16.9 billion


As Muhammad Sani- Sidi, the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), stated at the recently completed 4th meeting of the Global Platform, there is a need for participation of people, especially those at the grassroots, in this effort. He also stressed the need for advocacy to increase the political will at the highest levels for disaster risk reduction and to build resilience. Thus the effort must stretch from the very bottom to the very top.

In an effort to promote a more coordinated approach to flood disasters in Nigeria, the Centre for Human Security of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) organized two national workshops on the subject. The first held at Immaculate Suites Annex, Abuja on May 28 and the second at the OOPL in Abeokuta on June 1, 2013. Dr. Judith Burdin Asuni, Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Human Security (CHS) hosted the Abuja workshop, while Prof. Peter Okebukola, Director of CHS, hosted the workshop in Abeokuta.

The partnership which made these workshops possible reflects the collaboration and coordination which is needed in effective disaster management. In addition to financial support from the Centre for Human Security, DFID/British Council’s Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme, Chevron Nigeria Ltd. and Shoreline Natural Resources provided co-funding. Technical expertise on disaster management was given by the National Emergency Management Agency; the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; UNICEF; National Commission for Refugees; the Nigerian Red Cross Society; Bauchi and Lagos

State Emergency Management Agencies; Oxfam and Action Aid (two international NGOs); Global Relief and RAHI (two Nigerian NGOs). Social media coverage was provided by AA PeaceWorks, a Nigerian NGO, with the IT teams of NEMA and the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.

The two workshops followed a similar format. After the opening ceremony, a representative of NEMA spoke on the National Contingency Plan, followed by a panel on the experiences from the 2012 flood disaster, which each included presentations by a State Emergency Management Agency, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, a local NGO, and a member of the private sector.

Afternoon syndicate groups discussed six topics:

1. Maximizing the effectiveness of the national emergency architecture

2. Transparency and accountability in disaster management

3. Government-Civil Society interface4. Government-Humanitarian Agency

interface5. Private Sector participation6. Role of media

A closing plenary brought out recommendations for improving coordination of flood activities.

One hundred and sixty seven people attended the workshops, with 40 from government at the federal and state levels, 7 from the international community, 27 from media, 15 from the private sector, and 78 from civil society.

This report highlights the process of

the two workshops, especially the recommendations to promote better coordination. Participants in both Abuja and Abeokuta stated strongly that there needs to be better information sharing and collaboration to prevent the 2012 disaster from recurring in 2013 and beyond.

One hundred and sixty seven people attended the workshops, with 40 from government at the federal and state levels, 7 from the international community, 27 from media, 15 from the private sector, and 78 from civil society.


2. Opening Ceremony

Human Security was pleased to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss their experiences of the 2012 flood and to develop action points to mitigate such future disasters.

Addressing the participants at the Abeokuta workshop, former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Promoter of the Centre for Human Security, stated that flooding is reasonably predictable. It is seasonal and affects certain susceptible areas. Therefore it should not become a disaster. Rather the question is “how can we be reasonably prepared?” President Obasanjo noted that the United Nations system and the Federal Government are now working together more intensively on disaster management. However preparation should not be limited to federal and state governments. Local governments, communities, civil society, faith based organizations should all be involved, as by the time that federal government moves supplies and assistance to affected areas, much damage has already been done. President Obasanjo stated his hope that specific action points to make future efforts more effective would come out of the workshop. While we cannot prevent floods, we can prevent the adverse effect. He charged participants at the workshop with finding ways of implementing the recommendations that result from the discussion.

Dr. Ukoha Ukiwo, Deputy Programme Manager of the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme which is sponsored by DFID and implemented

In his welcome address, Professor Akin Mabogunje, Chairman of the Centre for Human Security reminded participants of the scale of losses from the 2012 floods in Nigeria and emphasized the need for all stakeholders to work together, from the people at the grassroots to the top political office holders. He declared that the 2012 floods had been a wake up call for all of us.

Prof. Peter Okebukola, Director of CHS, added his welcome in Abeokuta. He explained the purpose of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library as documenting the life and work of the former President and learning from his leadership. The OOPL has a number of activities, including exhibitions, leadership workshops, studies of threats to human security, propagation of African culture, civic education, and promotion of agriculture. The Centre for Human Security is one of the academic arms of the Presidential Library and considers threats to the survival, livelihood and dignity of people everywhere. Prof. Okebukola stated that the centre conducts theoretical, qualitative and quantitative analysis of the causal relationships and interdependence of security threats, which include: illiteracy, poverty, food insecurity, international terrorism, money laundering, drug trafficking, organized crime, disease, illegal arms dealing, institutional corruption, and environmental degradation. It is the last of these- the environment- that was the subject of the flood coordination workshop. Prof. Okebukola stated that the Centre for

by the British Council, stated that NSRP is concerned about the potential of flooding and other natural disasters for the creation of conflict. Hence they have chosen to co-sponsor these workshops. The representatives of Chevron Nigeria Ltd. and Shoreline Natural Resources carried the wishes of their companies that the workshops might produce recommendations that would address the negative impact of the 2012 floods on the areas where they work and live.

Dr. Judith Burdin Asuni, Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Human Security and organizer of the workshops, thanked the various partners who had made the workshops possible. These include the financial partners: DFID/British Council’s Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme, Chevron Nigeria Ltd., Shoreline Natural Resources, and the Centre for Human Security. She also thanked the partners who had shared their knowledge and expertise, including NEMA, UNOCHA, Oxfam, ActionAid, Nigerian Red Cross Society, Catholic Relief Services, OSIWA and AA PeaceWorks.

1. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Promoter, Centre for Human Security with some of the Abeokuta workshop participants

2. Mr. E.J. Okorie, Chevron Nigeria Ltd; Dr. Judith Burdin Asuni, Centre for Human Security; Abdullahi Umar, Bauchi SEMA; Soji Adeniyi, UNICEF; Dayo Olaide, Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme; Dr. Mrs. Maryam Abdulai, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons at the opening session of the Abuja workshop.

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Preparation should not be limited to federal and state governments. Local governments, communities, civil society, faith based organizations should all be involved. - Chief OlusegunObasanjo ”

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3. National Contingency Plan - Presentation by NEMA

Auwal Abubakar, of NEMA’s Relief and Rehabilitation Department, presented the National Contingency Plan and Inter-sector Coordination Mechanism at both workshops. He walked the group through the triggers and monitoring agencies, as demonstrated in the table below.

Mr. Abubakar also explained that the National Contingency Plan is a preparedness tool for coordination and early response by humanitarian actors and resources in the event of a disaster. The NCP adopts multiple hazards with the highest probability of occurrence and severity, such as flood, drought, epidemics, crises and terrorism/insurgency. It addresses all humanitarian responses. The objectives of the NCP are to develop a timely, consistent, coordinated and planned response for the initial 10 days after a major disaster and to minimize the potential humanitarian, economic and environmental consequences of disasters. In addition to the National Contingency plan, there are also sectorial response plans, budget and pre-positioning of emergency supplies.

The guiding principles are:

Humanity

Neutrality

Impartiality

Independence Right based approach

SPHERE project (international humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response)

Hazards Triggers, EW and Monitoring Agencies

Hazards

Above normal(heavy) Rainfall

Release of water from natural and artificial impounments

Terrorism/Conflicts

Drought

Epidemics

Human induced

Triggers, Early Warning Monitoring Indicators

Weather forecasts, Information flow on the rainy season, observation of rise in river level

Alert warning from river basins, alert from EW mechanisms

Politicking, religious uprising, tribal/ethno conflicts and militia/terrorism activities

Irregular or little rain, biodiversity loss, depletion of genetic pool, crop failure

Severe weather conditions, rapid urbanization, poor sanitation, air and water pollution

Proliferation of indiscriminate and artisanal mining, oil spillage, industrial accidents etc.

Relevant Agencies

NIMET, River Basin Authorities, ACMAD

River Basin Authorities

IPCR, Secuirty Agencies

FMAgric, Department of Strategic Grain Reserve, Federal/State MoEnv.

Ferderal/State MoH, NIMET RUWASA

Fed. Min of Mines and Steel, FMoH, FMoEnv, NOSRDA

The National Contingency Plan is a preparedness tool for coordination and early response by humanitarian actors and resources in the event of a disaster.”“


Sectors’ Lead and Co-Lead (Proposed Amendment)

Sector

Camp Coordination and Camp Management

Food Security

Nutrition

HealthSexual Reproductive Health

ProtectionSecurity

Basic Education

Water, Sanitation and Hygeine

Emergency Shelter and NFI

Logistics

Information and Telecommunication

Lead

NEMA/SEMA

FMoAgric/SEMA

FMoH

FMoH

NHRCNigeria Police Force

FMoEdu

FMoWR

NEMA

NEMA

FMoInf

Co-Lead

IOM

FAO

UNICEF

WHO

UNHCRUNDSS

UNICEF

UNICEF

NRCS

NRCS

S/N

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2

3

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5a5b

6

7

8

9

10

Sectors’ Lead Agencies And Organisation (NCP)

Sector

Camp Coordination and Camp Management

Food and Nutrition

Health and Sexual Reproductive health/HIV AIDS

Protection

Security

Basic Education

Water, Sanitation and Hygeine

Emergency Shelter and NFI

Logistics and Telecommunication

Lead Ministries/Agencies

NEMA/SEMA

FMoAgric/SMoAgric/SEMA

FMoH/SMoH/NACA/SACA/LACA

NHRC/MWASD/

Law Enforcement Agencies

FMoEdu/SMoEdu/SUBEC

FMoWR/SMoWR/RUWASA

NEMA/SEMA

NEMA/SEMA/FMoIC/SMoIC/NCC/State Mass Transit

Lead UN Agencies

IOM, UNHCR

WFP/FAO

WHO/UNFPA/UNAIDS

UNICEF/UNHCR

UNDSS

UNICEF and SC (UK)

UNICEF

IFRC and IOM

WFP/UNDP

S/N

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2

3

4a

4b

5

6

7

8

However there is a movement toward amending the above structure to the one below, which aligns the leads and co-leads slightly differently. Most importantly note the absence of a co-lead for sector 9b Information and Communication. This gap was identified by a number of the syndicate groups and is addressed in the recommendations from these workshops.

The NCP is hinged on collaboration with governments, relevant MDAs, military and paramilitary, police force, CSOs, International Organisation and the UN Sytsem.

The table below delineates the current 8 sectors, each with its lead within the Nigerian government and its matching lead UN agency.


Coordination of emergency response:

NCP adopted the coordination mechanism contained in the NDMF. Also, the information and communication mechanism of the incident command system was adopted to ensure that the implementation of the document is in line with global best practices.

Sharing of information and frank discussion of issues and possible course of actions among independent organizations with common purpose

Efforts made by the Federal Government through NEMA in 2012

The above chart outlines the various elements contained in the Incident Command System. It relies on good communication and coordination among the various actors in the system.

1. Sent Early Warning Messages based on the 2012 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction to State Governments and relevant MDAs

2. In collaboration with the SEMAs, commenced radio jingles and public enlightenment programs warning the vulnerable communities to evacuate to safer grounds

3. Supported SEMAs in the identification, establishment and management of IDP camps and the evacuation of vulnerable communities

4. Activated the National Contingency Plan (NCP)

5. Supported SEMAs in Search and Rescue operations

Emergency managers synchronize the activities of all relevant stakeholders to achieve a common purpose

Coordination is based on mutual respect for the competencies and agreed responsibilities of each party, and willingness to cooperate in addressing and solving problems in pursuit of a common aim

Coordination includes

1. Assessment2. Planning3. Implementation4. Monitoring & Evaluation

6. Provided food and Non-Food items (NFIs) to the internally displaced persons

The Incident Command System (ICS)

Incident Commander

Public Information Officer Liaison Officer

Staging Area Resources unit

Branches Situation Unit

Procurement UnitCommun.

Unit

MedicalUnit

FoodUnit

ServiceBranch

Time unit

Demob.unit

Air OpsBranch

Divisions

Strike Team

Task Force

Single Resource

Groups Environmental Unit

Doc.Unit

CostUnitSupply

Unit

FacilitiesUnit

Ground Support Unit

SupportBranch Compensation

Claims Unit

Safety Officer

Safety Officer Safety OfficerSafety Officer Safety Officer


Relief Interventions in 2012

Rapid assessment

The major objective was to provide immediate and timely succor to those affected by the disaster. This involved establishment of IDP camps, essential public health and safety services, food, clothing, medical items, etc. NEMA with other stakeholders undertook hitch free distribution of humanitarian relief materials. Such stakeholders were:

1. Nigerian Red Cross Society2. Some NGOs and CBOs3. Recognized volunteers4. State Emergency Management

Agencies5. The affected Local Government

Officials6. The Opinion Leaders/Traditional

Rulers of the communities concerned.

In addition to NEMA’s intervention, International Organizations such as the World Bank, European Union, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Economic Community of West African States, the United Nations Systems and the Government of Korea also provided assistance to the country during the disaster.

Early Recovery Measures

1. Provision of temporary/permanent housing for the most vulnerable

2. Skill acquisition and credit facilities programs for people who lost their means of livelihood

3. Medical support to affected population and re-establishment of primary health care at community

level 4. Psychosocial support for traumatized

populations5. Provision of alternative buildings/

temporary learning spaces or rented accommodation for schooling in places where schools are affected

6. Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)

7. Humanitarian Coordination Forum

Lessons Learnt by NEMA and its partners

1. Flooding may result without rainfall2. Response needs to be improved upon

through effective preparedness3. Most of NEMA staff could not swim-

need for officers going on rivers/water assignment to be acquainted with swimming

4. Need for people living in flooded environments to always increase their building foundation level

5. Dangerous animals were exposed (animals also moved from danger areas) anti snake venom etc. should be in contingency plan.

Recommendations by NEMA

1. Strengthening of National/State Emergency Management Agencies including provision of necessary working tools, PPEs, equipment and training

2. Ensure proper land use to minimize overgrazing, deforestation e.t.c.

3. Massive public enlightenment, advocacy and sensitization of communities on flood issues

4. Improved Early Warning System5. Promotion and adoption of Disaster

Risk Reduction mechanism that will

reduce the impact of future flood events

6. Dredging/chanelization of rivers and construction of appropriate drainages, culvert and canals in the affected States to avert a reoccurrence

7. Avoid setting up of permanent structures (e.g. buildings) in areas vulnerable to flooding

8. Mechanisms for bilateral co-operation between Nigeria and her neighboring countries particularly, Niger and Cameroun, for joint-management of trans-boundary waters should be strengthened

9. Provision of buffer dams to accommodate excess water being release from Lagos dam and other major rivers

10. Provision of solid waste management facilities by State Governments

11. Development of solid waste management facilities by State Governments

12. Development of Humanitarian Action Plan for humanitarian actors to key into

13. Early recovery plan14. Strengthening of Humanitarian

Forum

Participants at the Abuja workshop

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Flooding may result without rainfall.”“


Dayo Olaide of NSRP (right) asks a question during the panel facilitated by Yinka Afolabi of Oxfam (left)

Bauchi relief committee established 1978

Registered as SEMA in 2009

Has a think-tank called SEOT that sources members from MDAs, NGOs, INGOs, FBOs, CBOs, traditional leaders, etc

Adequate office, warehouses, trucks, ambulances, contingency fund, training

Strong collaboration with stakeholders, efficient networking, and MOU with major suppliers

Proactive approach to emergency management by tracking and early warning system

Challenges include - inadequate funding, weak private sector participation, bureaucratic bottlenecks, communication challenges leading to misinformation and poor planning

Political willingness of the state government to manage emergencies.

Bauchi SEMA LASEMA

Water discharge from neighbouring Osun, Ondo, Kwara, Oyo and Ogun States into the Ogun, Yewa, Owoh, Oshun and Imede Rivers, in addition to the low lying flat topography, result in high ground water table, thereby causing flooding.

In view of the State’s megacity status with a population estimate of over 18 million people, topography features, and urban development challenges, present state government signed into law the Lagos State Emergency Agency in July 2008.

LASEMA has an advanced Command and Control Chain to deal with any emergency or disaster.

The Local Government Chairman is the Incident Commander for any emergency in that particular local government.

Toll free numbers are widely distributed to citizens for emergency response.

A morning panel was held at each workshop where actors in the 2012 flood response shared their experiences. Olayinka Afolabi, Humanitarian Officer at Oxfam and Judith Asuni of CHS facilitated the session in Abuja and Abeokuta respectively.

4. Experiences from the 2012 Flood Disasters

4a. SEMASTwo particularly active State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) gave presentations on their structures and activities, given in Abuja by Mr. Abdullahi Umar, a Resource Person to the Bauchi SEMA and in Abeokuta by Dr. Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, GM/CEO of LASEMA (Lagos State)

inadequate funding, weak private sector participation, bureaucratic bottlenecks, communication challenges leading to misinformation and poor planning. ”“

Abdullahi Umar of Bauchi SEMA being recorded by the social media team Dakolo Ineikade (seated) and Uche Ifukor of AA PeaceWorks

LASEMA has an advanced Command and Control Chain to deal with any emergency or disaster.”“


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ORGANISATIONS INVOLED IN RESPONSE

4b. NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY

Umar Abdu Mairiga, the Disaster Management Coordinator of the Nigerian Red Cross Society presented the work of his agency during the 2012 floods. It was presented in Abeokuta by Mr. Oluwale Aboyade, the Press Secretary of the NRCS in Ogun State.

Recognized by the Government of the Federation as a Voluntary Aid Society, auxiliary to public authorities

Activities include: provision of first aid and psychosocial support, evacuations, assessing/monitoring situation, disseminating key messages, emergency shelter, health awareness, hygiene promotion, distributing food and non food items, supporting camp management, recovery shelter, DRR

During flood surge, IFRC moved quickly to provide surge capacity to the NRCS in emergency operation. Mobilized all disaster management tools in the system, including: DREF, Disaster Response Teams, Field Assessment and Coordination Teams, Field Assessment and Coordination Teams, Emergency Response Units, Emergency Appeal and a Head of Emergency Operations.

Currently giving training in more flood-resistant housing

NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY


During the 2012 floods, the Nigerian Red Cross Society partnered with NEMA, SEMAs, UN agencies such as UNFPA, UNHCR, and UNICEF, INGOs such as Save the Children, Oxfam in Nigeria, CBOs, corporate bodies and most importantly, affected populations. It also received significant financial contributions, as shown below:

Appeal target CHF 3, 453, 527 DONORS

VERF/WHO Volunteer Emergency Relief

Netherlands Red Cross

Japanese Red Cross

Canadian Red Cross

Swedish Red Cross

Swiss Red Cross

Shell Oil

Exxon Mobil

French Embassy

USAID

European Union

First City Monument Bank

Stanbic IBTC

Accenture Resource Group

Nestle

NBL

NAN

300 CHF

96,934 CHF

29,700 CHF

47,285 CHF

130,000 CHF

Shelter Project

929,670 CHF

500,000 CHF

60,455 CHF

US$100,000

£1,200,000

N25,000,000

N10,000,000

N500,000

In-kind

In-kind

During the 2012 floods, the Nigerian Red Cross Society partnered with NEMA, SEMAs, UN agencies such as UNFPA, UNHCR, and UNICEF, INGOs such as Save the Children, Oxfam in Nigeria, CBOs, corporate bodies and most importantly, affected populations”

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4c. NIGERIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS

Two particularly active local civil society organizations were also asked to give presentations on their work in flood response. Peter Akanimoh, the Executive Director of Global Relief based in Jos presented at the Abuja workshop, and, Dr. Chuks Nwaka, Acting Chief Executive of RAHI Medical Outreach, Patani, Delta State presented in Abeokuta.

Recommendations from Global Relief- July 2012

1. Redesign emergency interventions to include needs of IDPs absorbed by host families and not just those camped.

2. Support existing capacity for rapid and continuous assessments including risks and vulnerability assessment. We recommend both technical and funding support.

3. An immediate comprehensive risk assessment of Plateau State with immediate action in Jos North and Jos South Local government areas.

4. A vulnerability and capacity assessment of Plateau state to enable risks profiling if this has not been done.

5. NEMA and SEMA capacity building in camp management and disaster coordination.

6. Mapping and prepositioning of potential displacement camps to reduce utilization of facilities not prepared to house IDPs and reduce IDP difficulties during disasters.

7. Multi stakeholder training in DRR ( Disaster Risk Reduction) to help shift emphasis from emergency response to long term solutions for persons affected by disasters.

8. Identify and build capacity for WASH, emergency medical clinic services and emergency education during camps.

9. Sensitize communities located in high risk areas on disaster risks for community driven solutions. Prepare communities in high risk areas on the need for relocation.

10. Enforce urban development and town planning laws on settlements.

Lack of prepositioning of camps led to ill preparedness for IDPs

Emphasis on relief food and non food supplies, overlooks longer term issues like WASH, education, etc.

Civil society and private sector capacity still not fully mobilized and organized.

11. Intensify advocacy for

legislation to establish Plateau SEMA and to properly structure and fund its operation. We recommend civil society driven advocacy with both the state house of assembly and the governor’s office.

12. Identify, Encourage and support civil society participation in disaster management. The ADRRN (Africa Disaster Reduction & Response Network) and the IDRN (International Disaster Response Network) are helping mobilize private sector and civil society participation.

13. Develop a NEMA –Civil Society cooperation framework to enable NEMA support and utilize existing capacities for

Intervened in the 2012 flood in Jos, first with IDRN Rapid Village Assessment

Need for continuous assessments, as disaster scenarios constantly changeDiscovered late that emergency assistance centered on two camps while 470 IDPs living with families were unattended

Global Relief is a disaster management and community development organization based in Jos.

Civil society and private sector capacity are still not fully mobilized and organized. - Peter Akanimoh, Global Relief, Jos ”“


responding to emergencies of this nature.

14. Develop a framework for durable solutions to meet long term needs of those affected by this disaster to enable sustainable recovery, especially economic recovery. We must not allow disasters to deepen poverty.

15. Ensure collection of comprehensive data during registration of IDPs. There was need to determine numbers of pregnant and nursing mothers but information was difficult to collect.

16. A resettlement program to assist all displaced persons find immediate alternative housing in form of rental while adjusting for sustainable relocation of houses to safer locations.

Used MR3P model- Mitigation, Response, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Post Disaster Emergency Management

Mitigation:At onset of flooding disaster, did a need assessment plan for NDDC of some communities likely to be affected by impending flood. However relief items were hijacked by some NDDC state representatives; none were received by RAHI

Had preassembled emergency supplies- blankets, LUTNs, buckets, food items, medications, etc.

Urged people to relocate to higher ground

Response:First cooked food, then food items and stoves given to IDPs; shelter for 3,485 IDPs in camp.

Health response-camp clinic set up on 2nd day with 15 volunteer doctors, 20 volunteer nurses

and other medical personnel. 8,648 outpatients seen, 12 successful deliveries, initial fumigation, weekly environmental sanitation, road and water ambulances.

3,000 blankets, clothing and Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets

Borehole constructed for long-term sustainability

Paramount ruler of the camp appointed, community participation especially of youth

Rehabilitation/Reconstruction: Assisted returnees with transport and rent

Cleaning supplies distributed before returning hoe

Rehabilitated Primary Healthcare Centre in Patani, including borehole, toilets and wells

Handled post-flood medical emergenciesWorking with NDDC on reconstruction of buildings

Challenges:political interference, transportation, funds

RAHI Medical Outreach- Patani LGA and Environs

NUMBER OF PERSONS IN RAHI CAMPS

SATELLITE CAMPS

BIRTHS/DEATHS

Age Bracket

0 - 5

6 - 10

11 - 15

16 & Above

TOTAL

Camp

Aruke

New Patani

Ogor

TOTAL

No of Births

12 (5 Males and

7 Females)

S/N

1

Population

989

771

835

890

3,485

Population

209

405

104

718

No of Deaths

1 (82 Years Old

Man)


4d. PRIVATE SECTOR’S CONTRIBUTION TO FLOOD DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Michael Enahoro of the Excellent World Foundation discussed the role of First Hydrocarbon and his NGO in distribution of relief materials to affected communities in Delta State in 2012. He approached First Hydrocarbon, which operates one of OMLs in Delta State, at the peak of the flood. The company provided relief materials which were given out by his NGO, which is based in a flood affected area. It’s an example of how a private company can work with a local civil society organization to ensure that the relief materials actually reach the targets.

4e. OTHER GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES ON FLOOD MANAGEMENT

Representatives of the National Orientation Agency, Dr. Akindeji Falaki in Abuja and Mrs. O.O. Adeyinka in Abeokuta, discussed the work of their agency. Dr. Falaki in particular described their Environmental Sustainability for Peace efforts at the local government level, including the Citizens Responsibility Volunteer scheme. Dr. Ibidun Adelekan of the Centre for Disaster Risk Management at the University of Ibadan also described the training which her centre gives to emergency managers.

L to R Michael Enahoro of Excellent World Foundation and Bridget Anyafulu of ICWED, both in Delta State, share a smile with President Obasanjo while Auwal Abubakar of NEMA looks on.

1. The Abuja syndicate group on Government-Humanitarian Group Interface facilitated by Umar Mairiga of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (in white at the far end of the table)

2. Syndicate group at the Abeokuta workshop on Government-Civil Society Interface facilitated by Ben Oghenha of NEMA (seated midway on the left).

5. Syndicate Groups

Six syndicate groups were formed in each workshop, facilitated by individuals with expertise in each particular topic. The groups met for two hours to allow for in-depth discussion. Rapporteurs presented summaries of the group discussions in the final plenary sessions, facilitated by Dr. Maryam Abdulahi of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDPs in Abuja and Prof. Peter Okebukola of the Centre for Human Security in Abeokuta. The points raised from the two sets of syndicate groups are combined below, as they were often similar.

The topics and facilitators of the groups were as follows:

Topic

A. Maximizing the effectiveness of theNational Emergency Architecture

B. Transparency and accountability inDisaster management

C. Government - Civil Society Interface

D. Government- Humanitarian agencyInterface

E. Private Sector participation

F. Role of the Media

Abuja Facilitator

Soji AdeniyiUNICEF

Dayo OlaideNSRP

Peter AkanimohGlobal Relief

Umar MairigaNigerian Red Cross

Myani BukarNGF

Sanya AdejokunJournalists against Disasters

Abeokuta Facilitator

Oyetunde OyesijiOsun SEMA

Gbenro OlajuyigbeActionAid

Ben OghenahNEMA

O. AboyadeNigerian Red Cross

Michael EnahoroExcellent World Foun

Adeboyega AdegbenroMedia Consultant

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The comments and recommendations that came out of the syndicate groups are as follows:

Recommendations:

Capacity building of SEMA staff on various aspects of disaster management- greater professionalism, not just secondments without training

Legislate all the SEMAS to ensure line of budget at the States level

Make SEMAs autonomous in their day-to-day activities

Increase predictable funding through appropriate budgeting process

Renew emphasis on preparedness planning

Mobilize communities for resilience activities and DRR

Engage the private sector- for better coordination with SEMAs

Advocacy by the community, International NGOs and UN agencies to Governors, Local Government Chairpersons on need for functional SEMAs and LEMCs

Challenges faced by the current structure:

Need for stronger political will, especially on the part of some state governments

Need for specialized skills/capacity building of SEMA /NEMA staff

Weak autonomy and lack of professionalism in the activities of most SEMAs as they were often redeployed from other ministries without relevant emergency background or training.

Protracted conflicts affecting resilience

Irregular coordination meetings for relevenat stakeholders

Weak communication and information sharing among stakeholders

Turf protection by some MDAs

Lack of private sector engagement

Group A: Maximizing the effectiveness of the National Emergency Architecture

6. Plenary Session – Syndicate Group Reports and Way Forward

Prof. Peter Okebukola of CHS facilitating the Abeokuta plenary

Production of national integrated flood mapping (e.g. China and Pakistan- incorporated in their national master plans)

Construct dykes and levees in flood prone areas as permanent solutions e.g. Uzere in Delta State

Popularization and sensitization of the grassroots on the National Contingency Plan

NEMA/SEMA shift attention from relief to disaster risk reduction though vulnerability and capacity assessments(VCA)

Government should be more transparent in issues of emergency management- eg data of affected persons, communities, funds, etc. and avoid setting up special committees during disaster boycotting existing structures.

NEMA/SEMA create enabling platforms where private sector members will be encouraged to deploy part of Corporate Social Responsibility funds to assist in emergency management, especially with logistics and equipment to NEMA/ SEMAs.

Brand donations, e.g. 4-wheel drive vehicles to SEMAs or water bottles with name of donor

NEMA/SEMA to institutionalize arrangement of recognizing private sector participation using MoUs and Recognition Plaques that the Corporate Organizations can proudly display.

Need for stronger political will, especially on the part of some state governments.”“


Challenges:

Weak inclusion and supportive collaboration involving stakeholders, e.g. affected persons, communities, organizations, institutions, donors, etc.

Lack of credible data, information systems and process e.g. reliable data

Weak data collection capacity of personnel assigned to such tasks

Mismatch of appropriate training and assessment processes required to deliver results

Weak standard Operational Procedures(SOP) for key operations

Lack of benchmarks for predictatble outcomes

Key areas of possible collaboration:

Needs Assessments, data gathering and database management

Monitoring and evaluation of disaster management projects

Planning and implementation of disaster management programmes

Information sharing and key messages dissemination

Training and capacity building of CSOs/NGOs/government and communities

Resource mobilization and logistical support

Building partnerships between national/umbrella CSOs and local CSOs

Gaps identified:

Lack of framework for collaboration

Group B: Transparency and accountability in disaster management

Group C: Government- Civil Society Interface

Need for independent audit of all humanitarian support to determine effectiveness and efficiency in deployment

Recommendations:

Promote inclusion and support collaboration involving stakeholders, e.g. affected persons, communities, organizations, institutions, donors, etc.

Discourage State government from use of Ad-hoc Committees for disaster management.

Use structure, system and process e.g. reliable data management systems

Support capacity development of personnel at all levels

between government at all levels and CSOs/CBOs/NGOs

Inadequate sharing of information and weak communication

Government bureaucracy and duplication of structures

Suspicion and mistrust between government and civil society

Absence of a common platform for government and CSOs for interacting and sharing of information

Inadequate representation of civil society on the national and state level coordination mechanism of the disaster management architecture

Inadequate capacity of disaster management CSOs in advocacy

Recommendations:

Develop a national framework of collaboration between civil society and government at all levels- include

Link activities with appropriate training and assessment processes

Develop minimum standard key action and SOPs for instruction and guidance

Develop benchmarks for predictable outcome (at what level will NEMA/SEMA LEMC intervene?)

Institute an independent audit of all humanitarian support to measure efficiency and effectiveness and document good practices and lessons learnt.

Involve civil society groups as part of SEMAs and stakeholder groups

Better information dissemination by NEMA, SEMAs, LEMCs , CSOs, and traditional leadership

civil society in the national and state level coordination mechanisms

Develop a government-CSO list serve for sharing DM and DRR information

Political advocacy for efficiency in the delivery of emergency services by government

Formation of a Government-CSO Forum to foster improved collaboration

Review of government DM policies at national and state levels to include capacity building of CBOS/CSOs/NGOs as stakeholders

NGOs/CBOs should build transparent and accountable systems to meet minimum operational standard and audit requirements.

Civil society can raise awareness and work on coalition building


Peter Akanimoh of Global Relief, facilitator of the Abuja syndicate group on Government-Civil Society Interface with the group’s rapporteur Aisha Abu of A3 Foundation presenting the group report

Challenges:

Humanitarian Actors seldom know the others involved or level or preparedness

Organizations do not always maintain their roles in coordination and response

Many SEMAs and LEMCs are poorly funded and not fully functional

NEMA Act is limiting and needs to be reviewed

The Federal Structure/Political Alliance limits the scope of response if not properly managed

Non-adherence to humanitarian principles

Coordination:

Private sector organizations feel more secure dealing with government directly

There is always confusion following a disaster e.g. creation of many committees

There is a need to formally document players in the private sector that want to offer assistance so that they can be deployed accordingly. This will help avoid duplication of roles

The adverse situation in question must be clear and should elicit justification before the private sector offers help

Private sector donors measure the credibility of donor-seekers with respect to their perceived closeness to government.

The private sector comprises of business people who measure contribution in profit terms.

Contribution should also include the areas of research and training.

Private sector organizations can take the leading role in united multi-sectoral and interdisciplinary agencies.

The aid given by private sector groups is usually not well documented.

The internet, including use of e-commerce is important in driving collaborative interventions. This is useful for advertisement and the processing of payment and receiving donations.

Capacity Building:

Private sector organizations can improve their involvement in human and material capacity building.

Private sector organizations often assist recognized government projects or agencies.

The private sector is encouraged if

Group D: Government- Humanitarian Agency Interface

Group E: Private Sector Participation

Recommendations:

Mapping- each sector lead should identify organizations at the state, local government and community levels, such as the map below

Sector should develop their individual sector plan, using a community based approach in implementing the plans

Inter-sector arrangement among the sectors should be coordinated by SEMAs

SEMA to coordinate linkages with the national system

NEMA lacks the capacity for distribution of materials so needs partnerships with INGOs, NGOs, SEMAs, faith based organizations for distribution

National System

SEMA

Health

Mapping of organizations - MDAs, INGOs, UN Agencies, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs (CSOs), RC, PPP, Media etc

Logistics ShelterNutrition ProtectionEducation WASHFoodSec

Info &Comm


Syndicate reports at the plenary session of the Abeokuta workshop. L to R: Gbenro Olajuyigbe of ActionAid, Dr. Chuks Nwaka of RAHI Medical Outreach, Mrs. Mojisola Akinsanya, of Commonwealth Women’s Organisation Nigeria and Chief Mrs. Stella Owhe of Uzere Community, Delta State.

The media play a vital role in educating the public about disasters; warning of hazards, gather and transmitting information about affected areas; alerting government officials, relief organizations and the public about specific needs; and facilitating discussions about disaster preparedness and response.

Therefore the media has a duty to collaborate with govt agencies in a coordinated effort to manage and reduce the effects of flood disasters in Nigeria. However we note that the appropriate government agencies like NEMA have not been forthcoming in providing the needed information in a timely manner. Government agencies have a duty to “act to sensitize the media” and to “make themselves a reliable source of usable information for journalists.”

In view of the dearth and sometimes incorrect information from government agencies, the media must endeavor to verify government information.

Group F: Role of the Media

demand for assistance for capacity building is clear and the processes are well defined.

General Principles:

The private sector should be allowed to offer assistance directly, especially to the people at the grassroots.

The private sector should be given incentives (e.g. tax breaks) that will encourage them to assist.

Other non cash incentives such as recognition by the various levels of Government will motivate private sector engagement.

They should be able to leverage their intervention to sell their products or services.

Take note of the Lagos experience in managing flood disasters and collaborating with the media. We call on other states to emulate Lagos, especially the Command and Control chain in the Management of Flood Disasters through their Call Center initiative.

Lagos is an example that makes it clear that when the media and government collaborate, much can be achieved.

We note the efforts of NOA sensitization campaign has quite been effective because it is grassroots based. NOA should reinforce its collaboration with the media, particularly the print. We note NOAs efforts with the electronic media in that regard.

Note that there are more flood prone areas in the rural areas. NGOs should have a working relationship with both the print and electronic media towards controlling and preventing flood disasters in these areas where timely information is important.

With respect to the unwillingness of government agencies to provide accurate information and data, we concluded that government agencies need to change their attitude of hoarding information and the media should also use its investigative tools and asking the tough questions, to make more accurate data available.

The media through many Radio stations have public enlightenment programs using local languages but government agencies have not been forthcoming to exploit these programmes to inform the people. This may be due to over politicization of government issues that affect the masses. We suggest that issues of flood disasters and management should not be unduly politicized.

There are so many talk shops on every topic in Nigeria but a dearth of action.

Information is expensive. Relevant agencies should assist the media to disseminate information to the public because they can do it better and effectively. However, the media has a duty to carry out its states responsibilities

The media play a vital role in educating the public about disasters; warning of hazards, gathering and transmitting information about affected areas; alerting government officials, relief organizations and the public about specific needs; and facilitating discussions about disaster preparedness and response.”

“


There needs to be a national database which includes government agencies and ministries, humanitarian organizations, private sector companies and civil society organizations. This should be accessible to all actors.”“

The Way Forward

In her closing remarks at the Abeokuta workshop, Dr. Judith Burdin Asuni pointed out a common suggestion from both workshops and most syndicate groups. A general opinion had been expressed that to better coordinate flood activities, there needs to be a national database which includes government agencies and ministries, humanitarian organizations, private sector companies and civil society organizations. This should be accessible to all actors and not based in one agency where information can be withheld purposefully or accidentally. If such a database is online, anyone can access it from any part of the world or the country. It would allow companies to work with government as they choose to contribute. Such a database could give accurate and timely information on crisis situations, which would then allow actors wishing to give finance, material resources or time and effort to determine and document their contributions. This would also reduce overlaps and gaps evidenced in the 2012 flood response. An online system could also be used to receive and process financial contributions from Nigeria and abroad. Such contributions could then be acknowledged and monitored publicly.

Such an emergency information management system was set up in Indonesia after the tsunami, in Haiti after the earthquake, and in Colombia to handle IDPs from the crises caused by dissidents in conflict with government. Such models can be modified for Nigeria. In order to increase civil society participation and buy-in, a platform for inputting information on crises points and monitoring ongoing efforts can be included. The system can also use social media to popularize ongoing efforts. Civil society volunteers were embedded within INEC in the 2011 and 2012 elections, using Facebook and Twitter to greatly expand information sharing. It would be possible to recruit volunteers to perform similar tasks in an emergency information management system.

Other specific suggestions that came out of the two workshops include:

Creation of a NEMA- CSO Forum where civil society groups are trained and empowered to help in flood response. Develop a national framework of collaboration between civil society and government at all levels- include civil society in the national and state level coordination mechanisms

NGOs/CBOs should build transparent and accountable systems to meet minimum operational standard and audit requirements.

Mapping- each sector to identify humanitarian and civil society organizations at the federal, state, local government and community levels

Each sector to then develop its own sector plan, using a community based approach for implementation while communicating such to other sectors

Strengthen the Humanitarian Forum

Encourage private sector to contribute part of Corporate Social Responsibility money toward emergency management. Then publicly acknowledge the contributions

Encourage private sector to use equipment and personnel to help with emergency relief

Encourage all actors, especially government, to work collaboratively with the media to provide accurate and timely information that will assist in fully understanding and responding to emergency situations

Institute an independent audit of all humanitarian support to measure efficiency and effectiveness and document good practices and lessons learnt.

Strengthen National/State Emergency Management Agencies including provision of necessary working tools, PPEs, equipment and training. Also training in swimming for staff posted to coastal or riverine areas

Legislate all SEMAs, make them autonomous with own budget, provide trained staff, not just secondments from other agencies

Improve Early Warning and Early Response System, involving all actors including affected communities

Develop benchmarks for predictable outcome (at what level will NEMA/SEMA LEMC intervene?)

Massive public enlightenment, advocacy and sensitization of communities on flood issues

More government transparency in issues of emergency management- e.g. data of affected persons, communities, funds, etc.

Discourage Federal and state governments from use of Ad-hoc Committees for disaster management

Proper land use to minimize overgrazing, deforestation etc.

Move people and houses off of flood-prone areas and areas where they block drainage and waterways


The two flood coordination workshops demonstrated that the various actors have important roles to play and that by collaborating and coordinating efforts, they can be more effective in preventing and responding to future flood issues.”

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Dredging/chanelization of rivers and construction of appropriate drainages, culvert and canals in the affected states to avert flood reoccurrence

Strengthen mechanisms for bilateral co-operation between Nigeria and her neighboring countries particularly, Niger and Cameroun, for joint-management of trans-boundary waters

Participants at the Abeokuta workshopJune 1, 2013

The Way Forward continued from previous page

Attendance List (Nigerian Government)

Centre For Human SecurityOlusegunObasanjo Presidential Library,Ogun State“Building a Coordinated Approach to Flood Disasters in Nigeria”Abuja-28th May, Abeokuta- 1st June 2013

ABUJA Workshop

Abdullahi [email protected]

Jennifer AgaNational Human Rights [email protected]

Nabila [email protected]

Dr. Kenneth [email protected]

Dr. Akindeji [email protected]

Rev. Mike I. NwabufoNigeria Hydrological Services AgencyUtako, [email protected]

[email protected]

Dr. Adebisi ArabaMinistry of [email protected]

Prof. A. [email protected]

[email protected]

Manzo [email protected]

Mohd [email protected]

Mohammed LimanNSEMAMinna08137741338

Odinachi IjoyahCustomary Court of [email protected]

Dr. C. [email protected]

Armstrong [email protected]

Dr. (Mrs.) Abdulai Oveuodo [email protected]


ABEOKUTA Workshop

Akangbou.E. TosanDelta [email protected]

OyetundeOyesijiOsun [email protected]

AuwalAbubakarNEMA HQ [email protected]

Ben OghenahNEMA [email protected]

Oyenekan T.O.Ogun [email protected]

Adeyinka. [email protected]

Akande IyiolaNEMA(SW)[email protected]

Ayinla [email protected]

Vaughan [email protected]

CSP. W. ThumunoimiArea Commander AbeokutaAbeokuta08036500532

Engr. A. A JolaosoMinistry of Environment, [email protected]

Elesin Adekunle DaudaCivil Defence College of Security Management, [email protected]

Nsikan U. EkonCivil Defence College of Security Management, [email protected]

Nwachi O IsraelCivil Defence College of Security Management, [email protected]

Dr. IbidunAdelekanCentre for DRM, University of [email protected]

[email protected]

Henry AdesekoTunyoC.College, Egan [email protected]

Ibiwumi AdekemiSEMA [email protected]

Awosojin [email protected]

Ogunbiyi SegunNigerian Security and Civil Defence [email protected]

Dr. O.D. [email protected]

Wewe [email protected]

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Attendance List (International Community)

Attendance List (Media)

ABUJA Workshop

Sanya AdejokunJournalists Against [email protected]

Doris [email protected]

Luide [email protected]

Gbenga Okunalo [email protected]

Gbenga [email protected]

Mohammed [email protected]

Olayinka [email protected]

Olusoji [email protected]

Amenaghawon JosephOpen Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)[email protected]

Dr. Ukowa [email protected]

Julie [email protected]

Oladayo [email protected]

08055121049

Abdulkadri Badjha MukhtarDaily [email protected]

Sunday [email protected]

Wale AdenugaDaily [email protected]

Justin Imo-owoPeoples DailyAbuja08033142833

ABEOKUTA Workshop

Abdulfatai SobandeRockcity FM, [email protected]

Bidemi BelloChannels [email protected]

Lawal TaofikMiTV/Star [email protected]

Olutimilehin AkinbodeParamount FM, [email protected]

Gbenga OsinugaChannels [email protected]

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Attendance List(Private Sector)

ABUJA Workshop

Adeola MakanjuolaShoreline Natural ResourcesLagosAdeola.makanjuola@shorelinenaturalresources.com0708765994

E.J. OkorieChevron Nig Ltd [email protected]

ABEOKUTA Workshop

Salami [email protected]

Abiodun OyetundeBells UniversityOta08055832872

Dr. AdeoyeBells [email protected]

Mr. AdemolaLibraryAbeokuta07067955635

Kola AdesigbinTKRT [email protected]

Omotayo O IkotunIACIU/[email protected]

Iyaola [email protected]

Babatunde SobolaIACIU/[email protected]

Akintayo BayoIACIU/[email protected]

Mrs. AaronIACIU/CHSAbeokuta07034363174

Mrs. Akikuolu [email protected]

Nkem WosuOOPLAbeokuta08035978665

Olalekan OlaifeOOPL [email protected]

‘Lekan [email protected]

Denola BadejoIndependent [email protected]

Adeola [email protected]

Alarape RafiuSilverbird [email protected]

Ibrahim Abd’azeezNews Agency of [email protected]

Fadipe Adedoyin [email protected]

Adeyemi Babs [email protected]

Oluremi JohnsonRetired BroadcasterAbeokuta08033810505

Kunle [email protected]

Folarin JamiuRockcity [email protected]

Charles GyamfiThe [email protected]

Segun OlatunjiThe [email protected]

Gboyega AdegbenroVan-cliff [email protected]

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Attendance List (Civil Society Organisations)

ABUJA Workshop

Gbenro OlajuyigbeActionAid [email protected]

Uncle Sam OdieteNasarawa Peace [email protected]

Onyekelueze [email protected]

Ramatu [email protected]

Sefinatu [email protected]

Hauwa MustaphaTubali Development [email protected]

Gbemo OlayingyseActionaceAbujaolugbemoolayingyse.org08027513703

Barr. Bridget [email protected]

Moh’d. Murtala MusaMuslim Health Workers [email protected]

Saidu D. ModibboCentre for Social Development [email protected]

Adu Yarima CharlesASSAQIN [email protected]

Aondongusha [email protected]

Peter AkanimohGlobal [email protected]

Umar A. [email protected]

Akuki Yakubu [email protected]

Hauwa MustaphaJubali Development [email protected]

James EkiejareIsoko NationDelta08038174126

Peter Michael [email protected]

Joan [email protected]

Aisha AbuA3 [email protected]

Jude NnadiA3 [email protected]

Lawal AdamuA3 FoundationAbuja08036877603

Achakpa PriscillaWomen Environment [email protected]

Frank [email protected]

Zainab MustaphaInterfaith Women with [email protected]

Tsell ThaddaeusChildren’s Basic Fundamental Rights FoundationBenuechildrensrights_org@yahoo,com08168692455

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Agre DonchukyINYM, Isoko [email protected]

Gabriel [email protected]

Amaza AndrewOlomoro [email protected]

Odoko MathiasOlomoro CommunityDelta07030561092

Idoghor LeoUzere [email protected]

ABEOKUTA Workshop

Peter OkebukolaCentre for Human [email protected]

Ayo [email protected]

Bamgbose OludayoSave the Climate [email protected]

Lawal Kafeelat. A.FOMWANIbadan [email protected]

Akinlabi [email protected]

Enahoro MichaelExcellent World [email protected]

Chief Emeakpor OwheUzere kingdomDelta08035006926

Gabriel [email protected]

Agre DonchukyINYM, Isoko [email protected]

Gbenro OlajuyigbeActionAidAbujaOlugbenro.Olajuyigbe@actionaid.org08027313703

Barr. Bridget [email protected]

Chief Mrs. Owhe StellaUzere KingdomDelta08032255535

Ohis MichealUzere KingdomDelta08075142431

Solomon OgioboOlomoroDelta07035794473

Collins .O. IdamaOleh CommunityDelta08035735761

Ifode SylvesterEmevor [email protected]

Bose IronsiWomen’s Rights & Health [email protected]

Chuks [email protected]

Joseph AyodeleShoreline Natural ResourcesLagos08053168239

Fatoyinbo A.SOOPLFAbeokuta08060692853

Olorunda SamsonOOPLFAbeokuta07065306680

E.SaheedOOPLFAbeokuta08109144792

Kunle ItagbabiataOOPLFAbeokuta08038818014

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Attendance List (Civil Society Organisations) continued

Kunle AdeleyeOOPLFAbeokuta08065224200

Chief Yinka IjietemiRotary [email protected]

Idowu MichaelB.CerbedAbeokuta08166115332

Temitope AmusanBemel Community Initiative [email protected]

Bello AdetokusoCentre for Education, Social Health and Community [email protected]

Deborah SalamiWomen’s Rights Action [email protected]

Agnes Tola-WinjobiChildolescent and family [email protected]

Amusat KolawoleCentre for Disaster Risk and Crisis [email protected]

Busairi S.O.AWorld Islamic Peace [email protected]

Mojisola AkinsanyaCommonwealth women’s Org. [email protected]

Aboyade OluwaleNigerian Red Cross [email protected]

Bridget [email protected]

Adebayo JenrolaOO Presidential [email protected]

Ibukun OlagbemiroOOPL Centre for Human [email protected]

Samuel UdheweOkpologor CommunityDelta08060327408

Diala ChibuikemAdvocates For Green Economy & Sustainable DevelopmentAsaba , [email protected]

Dr. Chuks NwakaRahi Medical OutreachPatani [email protected]

Dr. Philip NwaokoloRahi Medical OutreachPatani, [email protected]

Nicholas UgboOlehDelta State07060432957

Kunle OladeindeLeadership Initiative for Transformation & EmpowermentWarri, [email protected]

Popoola, Isiaka OCampaign2015+ InternationalIbadan, [email protected]

Ifukor UcheAA PeaceWorksWarri, [email protected]

Dakolo YoungAA PeaceWorksYenogoa, [email protected]

Dr. Judith Burdin AsuniAA PeaceWorks and Centre for Human SecurityWarri and [email protected]

Chief Olusegun ObasanjoCentre for Human SecurityAbeokuta

Total Participants 167

Nigerian Government 40

International Community 7

Media 27

Private Sector 15

Civil Society 78

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