Zambian Government has requested for collaboration with Nigeria in the area of disaster management.
High Commissioner of Zambia to Nigeria, Solomon Jere made the request in Abuja when he visited the Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), saying he was impressed by the performance of NEMA in the discharge of its mandate.
“Your Agency is well organized. In Zambia we also have a department for the management of disasters under the office of the Vice President. But I am here to seek a collaboration that would be beneficial to both countries,” he said
The High Commissioner praised Nigeria for its roles in supporting the struggle for independence of many African countries, noting that it was still being held in high esteem for supports in the areas of disaster management.
He explained that the desire for the collaboration with NEMA had been necessitated by the believe that “it is always better to prepare ahead.”
“We have created a space for Nigeria in Zambia and I am inviting your high level visit to build up the friendship.” Jere said.
Responding, Director General of NEMA, Mustapha Maihaja said his agency and the High Commission would work the modality for the collaboration.