Nigeria civil defense news

Here are some recent news updates on the Nigerian Civil Defence Corps (NCDC):

Latest News

  1. NCDC Warns of Flood Risk in 2023: The Nigerian Civil Defence Corps has warned of a high risk of flooding in 2023, urging residents to take necessary precautions to avoid loss of lives and property. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. NCDC Deploys Personnel to Flood-Affected Areas: The NCDC has deployed personnel to flood-affected areas in Nigeria to provide assistance and support to affected communities. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  3. NCDC Partners with NEMA to Respond to Emergencies: The NCDC has partnered with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to enhance its response to emergencies and disasters in Nigeria. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  4. NCDC Trains Personnel on Disaster Response: The NCDC has trained its personnel on disaster response and management to enhance its capacity to respond to emergencies. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
  5. NCDC Warns of Fake Social Media Accounts: The NCDC has warned of fake social media accounts purporting to be official accounts of the corps, urging the public to verify information before sharing. (Source: Premium Times)

Recent Operations

  1. NCDC Responds to Fire Outbreak in Lagos: The NCDC responded to a fire outbreak at a warehouse in Lagos, evacuating occupants and preventing further damage. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
  2. NCDC Deploys Personnel to Flood-Affected Areas in Kogi: The NCDC deployed personnel to flood-affected areas in Kogi State to provide assistance and support to affected communities. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. NCDC Responds to Gas Explosion in Abuja: The NCDC responded to a gas explosion in Abuja, evacuating occupants and preventing further damage. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)

Recent Appointments

  1. New Commandant Appointed for NCDC: The Federal Government has appointed a new Commandant for the NCDC, replacing the former Commandant who retired. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  2. New Director Appointed for NCDC Operations: The NCDC has appointed a new Director for Operations, who will oversee the corps' response to emergencies and disasters. (Source: ThisDay Live)

Recent Events

  1. NCDC Marks World Disaster Reduction Day: The NCDC marked World Disaster Reduction Day, highlighting the importance of disaster risk reduction and management in Nigeria. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. NCDC Participates in International Disaster Response Exercise: The NCDC participated in an international disaster response exercise, enhancing its capacity to respond to emergencies and disasters. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)

Please note that the news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive.