Peter Obi Calls for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness in Nigeria

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), called on governments at all levels to prioritize disaster prevention and strengthen emergency preparedness to protect vulnerable citizens from crises. In a Facebook post commemorating the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Obi expressed concern over issues such as flooding, insecurity, displacement, hunger, malnutrition, and poverty affecting Nigerians.

He attributed the country's vulnerability to disasters to governance failures, inadequate planning, weak institutions, and insufficient emergency preparedness. Obi stated that millions of Nigerians face natural hazards and preventable crises that worsen their living conditions.

He argued that while disasters cannot always be prevented, their effects can be limited through accountable leadership, early warning systems, responsible land-use planning, durable infrastructure, efficient emergency services, and prompt humanitarian assistance. He urged governments to adopt a people-centered approach to disaster risk reduction, invest in preventive measures, and ensure transparency in disaster fund management.