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During the commemoration of the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction and the ten-year anniversary of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Director General Mustapha Ahmed emphasized the importance of disaster risk reduction. The event took place in Abuja.
According to his statement, the adoption of risk awareness and reduction practices has been empirically demonstrated to enhance the resilience of risk communities globally, while also safeguarding vulnerable populations experiencing social injustice.
In accordance with the United governments Secretary General's appeal for all governments to incorporate risk reduction into their investments and development decisions in order to enhance resilience, particularly for the most vulnerable individuals and groups, the Director General emphasized that inequality hampers disaster resilience.
The chosen topic for this year, "Fighting Inequality for the Resilient Future," is in accordance with the inclusive stance of the United Nations, which aims to guarantee that no individual is excluded or disadvantaged. The central motif reinforces the imperative for collective engagement among all stakeholders in addressing social disparities, with the ultimate goal of attaining comprehensive inclusivity.
The need for this action arises from the recognition that inequality has been identified as a significant factor that hampers the development of catastrophe resilience. The statement highlights the underlying justification for the United Nations' articulation of Sustainable Development Goal 10 in 2015, which aims to mitigate disparities both within and between nations.
The Director General expressed the belief that through collective endeavors and the promotion of knowledge, it is possible to mitigate the detrimental impacts of both natural and anthropogenic disasters by implementing strategic measures aimed at minimizing individuals' susceptibility and exposure to potential harm.
Ahmed elucidated that the Sendal Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction emphasizes the necessity of increased commitment to addressing fundamental causes of disaster risk, such as poverty and inequality. Furthermore, effective disaster risk reduction necessitates the active involvement and collaboration of society as a whole.
Furthermore, it is imperative to emphasize the need for empowerment and the promotion of inclusive, accessible, and non-discriminatory participation in disaster management. This entails giving particular consideration to individuals who are disproportionately impacted by such events, particularly those who belong to economically disadvantaged communities.
The imperative is to incorporate gender, age, disability, and cultural perspectives into all policies and practices, while concurrently fostering the leadership of women and youth in our democratic processes.
The Director of Disaster Risk Reduction at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) asserts that over the course of ten years, the agency has consistently advocated for and advanced initiatives related to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) throughout Nigeria.
The speaker emphasized that the current ten-year period signifies the commencement of a new decade dedicated to the realignment and enhancement of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) efforts in Nigeria, in collaboration with various stakeholders.
Disaster risk reduction is predicated upon the principles of teamwork and synergy, guided by the notion of inclusivity and ensuring that no individual or group is excluded.
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is an inclusive method that aims to promote the achievement of the vision advocated by prominent DRR scholars. Its objective is to foster the worldwide growth of disaster risk management through significant advancements.
The presence of disparity across nations and the human population can provide a barrier to the successful implementation of this commendable global endeavor.
According to Sugar Mahmood, the Director of Irrigation Agriculture and Crop Development at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, disparities become particularly evident during times of calamities such as droughts, floods, and storms.
According to her statement, it is imperative to cultivate resilience by means of collaboration and synergy, as individual efforts alone are insufficient.
Mahmood expresses concern over Nigeria's significant distance from achieving the benchmarks set by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the necessity for heightened collective endeavors.