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FCT Places Emergency Workers On Alert Over Anticipated Flash Flood
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has placed emergency workers on red alert in order to save lives and property in Abuja in the event of anticipated heavy rain fall.
The Director-General of FEMA, Alhaji Abbas Idriss, made this known in a statement by the Head, Public Affairs of the agency, Nkechi Isa, on Thursday in Abuja.
It was gathered that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) High Impact- Based Forecast for Aug. 23 anticipates a heavy rainfall in the FCT on Thursday and Friday.
The forecast also anticipates high chances of flash floods on roads and low lying settlements, disruption of traffic due to the flash floods and reduction of visibility in Abuja.
Idriss said that the directive to the emergency workers was in response to the forecast with a view to ensuring quick responses to emergency situations.
According to him, the expected strong winds accompanying the rains may likely damage mud houses or weak structures.
He appealed to people residing in such structures to relocate to safer places.
The FEMA boss appealed to FCT residents to exercise restraint during the heavy rains by disconnecting electrical appliances and avoiding parking under trees or driving through the flood waters.
He also advised them to dial the 112 emergency toll free number in the event of an emergency.
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NSC DG Olopade Meets NSC Directors, Calls for Scientific Approach to Sports Federation Activities
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the new transformative vision of the Commission during his meeting with the Directors and Heads of Departments of the Commission.
The interactive sessions allowed senior officials to introduce themselves to the new DG, who emphasized the importance of strategic, standardized and scientific approach to the Commission’s operations, including the conduct of Sports Federation Elections.
In his remarks, Olopade stressed the need for reforms that would attract top administrators to vie for leadership roles within Nigeria’s Sports Federations.
“There is no way we can’t be looking at having top industry CEOs on board in our Sports Federations,” he stated.
The DG also highlighted the Commission’s mandate to elevate the Corporate image of various Sports in Nigeria.
He reemphasized the NSC’s commitment to reviving key initiatives such as the National Sports Industry Policy and the 10-Year Football Master Plan.
“The Chairman and myself strongly believe we need to have a different approach to our Federation Elections,” he noted.
“This is why the emphasis of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a balanced approach to both sports consumption and sports production.”
The meeting reflects the new direction of the NSC, with Olopade pledging to champion and support policies that will foster professionalism and sustainable development across Nigeria’s sports landscape.
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