The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) ambulances to its operational offices in Kaduna, Owerri, and Uyo to boost emergency response and save lives during the predicted flood season.
The director general of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, approved the deployment following an assessment that revealed critical equipment gaps in some of the field offices.
The Agency, in a statement yesterday by its Press Unit, stated that the decision aligns with its ongoing efforts to optimise resource allocation and improve disaster response capabilities at the sub-national level.
Mrs. Zubaida Umar said the deployment is a strategic step towards strengthening the operational capacity of NEMA zonal directorates and Operation Offices.
She said: “With the increasing risk of climate-induced disasters, particularly flooding, our teams must be well-equipped to provide immediate and effective life-saving interventions.
“The MICU ambulances are equipped with modern emergency medical tools, including oxygen supply systems, patient monitoring devices, suction kits, and other essential life support equipment.
“These features make them suitable for stabilising patients during transit to medical facilities, thereby significantly improving survival chances in emergencies.
“The ambulances have been dispatched to NEMA’s operational offices in Kaduna, Owerri, and Uyo, based on vulnerability assessments and logistical considerations”.
The Agency added that the initiative reflects NEMA’s broader commitment to building a robust disaster preparedness and response framework nationwide.
“With current climatic forecasts indicating a high probability of severe flooding in several states, the agency has intensified its efforts to upgrade infrastructure, enhance inter-agency coordination, and engage communities in risk awareness programs”.
In addition to deploying the advanced rescue equipment, NEMA continues to conduct flood simulation exercises, community sensitisation campaigns, and stakeholder coordination meetings as part of its comprehensive disaster risk reduction strategy.
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