FCT FEMA Boss, Dikko, Seeks Stronger Partnership with NEMA on Disaster Management
By Pan Afric Reporters
The newly appointed Director-General of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FCT FEMA), Mohammed Dikko, has sought stronger collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to enhance disaster preparedness, emergency response and resilience across the FCT.
The NEMA Abuja Operations Office Press Unit disclosed this in a statement dated October 15, 2026, following Dikko’s advocacy visit to the agency’s Abuja Operations Office.
The visit focused on strengthening inter-agency cooperation and improving operational coordination in tackling emergencies, including floods, fire outbreaks, building collapses and other natural and human-induced disasters.
Discussions also explored areas of mutual cooperation, including early warning systems, information sharing, joint emergency response operations, capacity building and community-based disaster risk reduction.
According to the statement, the engagement underscores the importance of sustained collaboration between FCT FEMA and NEMA in addressing emerging disaster management challenges within the territory.
It added that the visit marked a step towards consolidating the existing relationship between both agencies, with a shared commitment to strengthening disaster resilience and improving emergency management service delivery across the Federal Capital Territory.
