Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Emmanuel Akra, thanked the federal government and NEMA for the gesture.
The NEMA boss said the engagement was to strengthen resilience and enhance preparedness and response to flood disasters across the country.
Mr Tijjani expressed appreciation to NEMA and the World Bank for their longstanding partnership with Borno.
Hussaini Isah, head of the NEMA Minna Operations Office, said the aim was to share expertise, experiences, and valuable insights on preventing boat mishaps.
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545 households were displaced after two days of torrential rainfall.
The lawmaker urged security agents to intensify efforts to apprehend the criminals.
Ms Adenike said, “Search and rescue operations are still ongoing.’’
The minister cautioned citizens that no one should embark on boat journeys without wearing appropriate protective jackets.
Mr Balami highlighted the lack of local emergency committees as a major challenge.
He expressed concerns over the operational framework for disaster management in the country.
