Disaster management: FEMD, FRSC move to strengthen collaboration

The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has promised to strengthen its collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC), so as to enhance emergency preparedness and management in the FCT.
The Ag. Director General of FEMD Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed made the pledge when he received the new Sector Commander of the FRSC , FCT Sector Command, Felix Theman and his management team at the FEMD Corporate office in Abuja.
Abdulrahman noted that the mandate of the FRSC which centres on maintaining safety on the highways is strongly connected to that of FEMD, as a state SEMA whose mandate is also backed by law.
He said: “Rescue, prevention and mitigation of disaster is a field for numerous stakeholders principal of which are the road safety and FEMD.It is easy to see that we are sisters and it is imperative that we must synergize and be seen to work together.
“Several times our personnel have met in the field while carrying out rescue operations. Where it is necessary even if it is not a road crash we want to be able to call on you for assistance” He said.
Earlier, FCT FRSC Sector Command Commander informed that the visit was to ensure a continuation of the existing cordial relationship between both agencies.
“ All stakeholders must work to provide succor to residents of the FCT.
“We are aware of the enormous responsibility on our shoulders with 4 million residents, indiscipline in adjourning states, global warming and climate change especially in less developed countries exacerbated by poverty”, he said.
He also assured that the FRSC would provide FEMD with the necessary support for the betterment of the FCT.