The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has taken part in a National Crisis Response Simulation Exercise, code-named “Ex Rapid Response 2”, organised by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
The simulation, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, tested inter-agency coordination in responding to a large-scale Marauding Terrorist Firearms Attack (MTFA) scenario. While Nigerian security forces neutralised the threat under the coordination of ONSA, NEMA led first responders in managing the aftermath.
Specialised counter-terrorism and emergency resources—including K-9 units, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) assets, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams, Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) specialists, and mass casualty evacuation systems—were deployed during the exercise.
NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, who actively participated in the drill, commended the joint efforts of the agencies involved. She described the exercise as a crucial platform to identify gaps, strengthen synergy, and enhance the nation’s emergency preparedness framework.
“This simulation has once again demonstrated the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in tackling emergencies of national concern. It also underscores the need for continuous training, resource integration, and information sharing to improve our collective capacity for timely and effective response,” she said.
Director, Presidential Communications, Command and Control Centre, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Nmoyel, who coordinated the exercise, explained that its primary objective was to reinforce synergy among agencies, strengthen joint operations, and build resilience against emerging security threats.
As the lead agency for mass casualty management and public health emergency coordination, NEMA reaffirmed its commitment to sustained inter-agency cooperation in line with the Federal Government’s efforts to bolster national security and disaster management capabilities.
