By joshua 
KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT INAUGURATES LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (LEMC) AT KOGI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
This initiative is to enhance disaster mitigation and response to all forms of disasters at the grassroots level.
The Inauguration, which was conducted at Kogi LGA Chairman’s office also witnessed the presense of the Executive Secretary KOSEMA, Alh Mouktar Atimah; as well as SEMA management team, and other Disaster Response Team at state level, which included the Special Adviser on Emergency to Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Muhammed Shuaibu and representatives from different Security Agencies.
The LEMC comprises representatives from various sectors, including Local Government Officials, Community Leaders, Security Agencies, Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders, Emergency Responders and Civil Society Organizations.
The Executive Secretary KOSEMA while inaugurating the committee on behalf of Kogi State Government, hinted that His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has directed them to task the Committee with the responsibility of notifying State through SEMA of any forms of disasters at grassroots level, implementing measures to mitigate risks, preparedness, response and recovery plans.
In his remarks, the Special Adviser on Emergency to Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Muhammed Shuaibu, congratulated the committee, and advised them to work closely with SEMA, urging them to create public awareness of potential disasters in their communities.
Speaking on behalf of LEMC, the Vice Chairman of Kogi Local Government, also doubles as the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Adam Yusuf Rabiyat, appreciated the State Government for opportunity given to them, and assured to work hard to achieve the objectives of disaster management at the grassroots level.