The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has concluded its 2026 Management Retreat, held under the theme “Strengthening Institutional Performance for Proactive and Risk-Informed Disaster Management.”
The three-day retreat featured intensive performance reviews, strategic reflection, and rigorous brainstorming sessions aimed at repositioning the Agency for more effective disaster management.
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Participants reviewed NEMA’s activities from the previous operational year and adopted a robust, results-driven 2026 workplan aligned with the Agency’s Strategic Plan (2026–2029).
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The roadmap is designed to accelerate NEMA’s transition toward a more proactive, risk-informed, and people-centred disaster management system.
The retreat also served as a strong platform for enhanced coordination, innovation, and collective planning, reinforcing national preparedness efforts and supporting the goal of building a more resilient Nigeria.
In her closing remarks, the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, commended participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions throughout the retreat.
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She expressed confidence that the outcomes would strengthen institutional performance, improve operational efficiency, and position the Agency for more effective disaster preparedness, response, and recovery in the year ahead.