Journalists Are Critical Stakeholders In Disaster Management -Says NEMA


Journalists Are Critical Stakeholders In Disaster Management -  Says NEMA

Habiba  Sam 

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has emphasized the crucial role journalists play in disaster management. Mr. Ojuederie Kenoma, Head of Operations at NEMA's Edo State Operations Office, reiterated this point during a visit to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Edo State chapter.

Kenoma acknowledged that journalists are essential stakeholders in disseminating timely and accurate information during disasters.

 He sought to rebuild collaborative relationships between NEMA and the media, recognizing the importance of joint efforts in disaster management.

"We seek collaboration to improve our understanding of disaster management and to find effective ways to disseminate information to the public on disaster control and prevention measures," Kenoma stated.

In response, Festus Alenkhe, Chairman of the Edo State NUJ, assured Kenoma of the union's support. 

Alenkhe emphasized the need for training programs to educate media professionals on their roles in disaster situations.

"We propose a training or retraining exercise to enhance our collaboration and ensure we are well-equipped to respond during disaster management," Alenkhe said.

This development highlights the critical partnership between the media and disaster management agencies. Effective collaboration between these stakeholders is essential for timely and accurate information dissemination, ultimately saving lives and reducing the impact of disasters.

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