The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency, and with the support of the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF), has successfully concluded a Full Scale Flood Disaster Response Simulation Exercise held in Yola, Adamawa State.
The exercise was designed to test and strengthen coordination, preparedness, and response protocols for potential flooding linked to the annual release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam. It also addressed the classification of Adamawa and Taraba States among high risk flood-prone areas in the 2026 flood outlook.
Representing the Executive Secretary of TSEMA, Dr. Echuseh Audu, the Director of Administration, Mr. Sani Maisukwati, attended the exercise. In his remarks, Mr. Maisukwati delivered the following brief speech:
“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, partners, and colleagues,
On behalf of the Executive Secretary of the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Echuseh Audu, and the government of nature’s Gift to the nation , I bring warm greetings from Taraba State.
We commend the National Emergency Management Agency for initiating this critical Full-Scale Flood Disaster Response Simulation Exercise. Flooding remains one of the most recurrent and devastating hazards facing our nation, and Taraba State, like Adamawa, sits among the high risk areas identified in the 2026 flood outlook, particularly in relation to the Lagdo Dam releases.
This exercise provides a vital platform to identify gaps, strengthen inter agency operations, and validate our disaster response plans. TSEMA remains fully committed to proactive preparedness, early warning systems, and coordinated response mechanisms that protect lives and livelihoods.
We appreciate the valuable support of partners under the Anticipatory Action Task Force, including WFP, IOM, and UNICEF. The lessons learned here must be translated into actionable policies and improved operational readiness across our states.
Taraba State stands ready to work hand-in-hand with NEMA, Adamawa SEMA, and all stakeholders to ensure that we are better prepared for any eventuality. Together, we can build a more resilient future.
The exercise underscored the importance of continuous collaboration among state and national emergency agencies to enhance Nigeria’s capacity for effective flood disaster management.
Public Relations Unit: TSEMA
22/08/2026
