EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: FEMD/FRSC TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP.

By: Nkechi Isa

The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has promised to strengthen its collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) 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, Core Commander Felix Theman and his management team at the FEMD Corporate office in Abuja.

Engr.Abdulrahman explained that the mandate of the FRSC which centers on maintaining safety on the highways is strongly connected to that of FEMD, as a state Emergency Management Agency  whose mandate is also backed by law. In his words; “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 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, Corp Commander Felix Theman 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.

Core Commander Felix Theman assured that the FRSC would provide FEMD with the necessary support for the betterment of the FCT.

The FRSC FCT Head of Operations, Federal Operations,Head Department Public Education and Staff Office Public Education attended the meeting.