Day Two of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and World Food Programme (WFP) Co-Creation Workshop saw sustained engagement as stakeholders advanced discussions on enhancing Nigeria’s humanitarian response through improved coordination, logistics, and institutional capacity.
The session opened with a presentation on Nigeria Vision 2026: NEMA Strategies and Priorities, which emphasized aligning operational frameworks with national disaster management objectives. The presentation showcased NEMA’s forward-looking approach to preparedness, response efficiency, and inter-agency collaboration.
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Technical sessions on Supply Chain, Logistics, and Commodity Handling followed, where participants explored practical strategies to enhance efficiency, accountability, and last-mile delivery of relief materials. Emphasis was placed on optimizing logistics systems to ensure timely and equitable distribution during emergencies.
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Deliberations on Emergency Operations Management focused on strengthening coordination frameworks, improving rapid response mechanisms, and enhancing real-time decision-making during crisis situations.
Sessions on Capacity Strengthening highlighted the importance of continuous training, institutional development, and deeper collaboration with partners to build a more robust and adaptive disaster management system.
Overall, Day Two reinforced the shared commitment between NEMA and WFP to develop a more responsive, coordinated, and effective humanitarian system in Nigeria, building on the foundation laid during the workshop’s opening session.
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The workshop concluded on March 31, 2026, with participants signaling readiness to implement strategies aimed at improving the country’s disaster preparedness and emergency response.