FG, World Bank partner on post-flooding disaster impact assessment
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Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, says the federal government will partner the World Bank to conduct a post-disaster rapid impact assessment.
Ms Farouq stated this at a ministerial briefing, according to a statement by her media aide Nneka Anibeze on Thursday. She noted that the assessment would use the Global Rapid post-disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE).
“This exercise is intended to give an immediate understanding and estimation of the extent of damage and loss caused by the flood. This rapid estimation is needed because the physical Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) will take between six to eight months,” Ms Farouq explained. “So, while we wait for the PDNA to be conducted, we can use the GRADE for planning and financial purposes.”
According to her, GRADE is fairly accurate, and the findings will guide programmes of recovery and flood prevention.
“We are keenly waiting for the result of the GRADE assessment on or before December 2,” said the minister.
The minister also called on all stakeholders and partners to work towards early recovery and stabilisation of affected communities and explained that the ministry had to seek durable solutions towards the return and resettlement of affected communities, continue to provide lifesaving emergency assistance, prevent the spread of diseases and ensure food security.
She highlighted the importance of coordination and partnership in national emergencies, adding that it was the core objective and scope of the National Flood Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.
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