Nasarawa SEMA Boss Barr. Ben Akwash on Study Tour to Benue, Commends Governor Alia’s Reforms in Disaster Management

The Director General of Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA), Barr. Ben Akwash, is on a second study tour to Benue State to understudy the reforms and achievements recorded in emergency management under Governor Hyacinth Alia.

The Executive Secretary of Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), Sir James Aondoakaa Iorpuu, PhD, received the Nasarawa delegation at the BSEMA headquarters in Makurdi on Monday.

Sir Iorpuu highlighted key milestones achieved under Governor Alia’s leadership, including the restructuring of the agency for efficiency, improved data management for disaster planning, timely response to flood and conflict-induced displacements, strengthened partnerships with development partners, and the establishment of a proactive early warning system across the 23 Local Government Areas.

Barr. Akwash commended Governor Alia for prioritising the welfare of the people through well-structured emergency management systems, describing Benue SEMA as a benchmark agency in the North Central region. He noted that Nasarawa is replicating best practices observed in Benue, particularly in inter-agency collaboration and support for displaced communities.

The tour concluded with discussions on strengthening inter-state collaboration on disaster preparedness and humanitarian response in the North Central zone.