The FCT Emergency Management Department(FEMD), is set to partner with the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers(NIEE), Abuja Chapter on technical exchange, community outreach and advocacy as well as capacity building initiatives.
A statement from FEMD’s Head Public Affairs , Nkechi Isa revealed that the Ag. Director General of FEMD, Engr. Abdulrahman Mohammed made the disclosure when he played host to executive members of NIEE , in Abuja.
Engr. Abdulrahman stated that FEMD was willing to key into programmes, aimed at mitigating the impact of flooding in the FCT, tackling building collapse and developing the capacity of its workforce.
He said: “ We are interested in your tree planting programme, so that we can institute some trees in FEMD’S name.”
Earlier, the chairman of NIEE, Engr.Uche Patrick- Obikile, noted that environmental engineers and emergency responders share a common mission to build resilient communities and minimize vulnerability to environmental hazards.
According to her: “Together we can explore strategies to mitigate urban flooding,promote climate change adaptation and strengthen risk management infrastructure across the FCT”.
Also, in a related development, FEMD Ag DG also received in his office members of a Non Governmental Organization (NGO), Mai Jagora Peace and Development Initiative, led by its Executive Director Muntasir Jibrin Mohammed.
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