FEMD enlists NASRDA to deploy technology in disaster management
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department has solicited the support of the National Space Research and Development Agency to deploy technology in disaster management.
Abdulrahman Mohammed, FEMD’s acting director-general, made the call when he visited NARSDA’s boss, Matthew Adepoju, in Abuja on Thursday.
Mr Mohammed said the goal of the partnership was to strengthen the department’s emergency response.
He explained that NARSDA’s capacities in satellite imagery, geospatial analysis and communication technology offer vital tools to enhance FEMD disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
He expressed confidence that a robust disaster management system would be possible if NARSDA’s advanced space-based data were integrated with FEMD.
According to him, the move will enable proactive risk reduction, real-time disaster monitoring and efficient resource allocation.
“By leveraging NASRDA’s advanced satellite technology, geospatial tools and communication systems, FEMD will significantly improve its disaster preparedness, early warning capabilities and response effectiveness,” he explained. “Such synergy will ensure a more resilient and responsive disaster management framework for the FCT.”
Mr Adepoju acknowledged that the partnership would significantly improve the use of technology in disaster response and management in the territory.
He noted the agency’s capacity for early warning, capacity building, and geographic information systems.
He pledged to work with the FEMD team to set up a geospatial database to be managed by Geographic Information System.
He suggested the establishment of a task team to look at areas of mutual benefits and develop an action plan and timeline to make the partnership a reality.
Speaking on the recent earth tremor in some parts of Abuja, Adepoju disclosed that NASRDA had already prepared an early warning mechanism to measure the magnitude of the tremor.
He called for the establishment of more seismic stations, particularly in Abuja. He added that the agency would meet the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the FCT minister on the issue.
(NAN)
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