Press release
NEMA Adopts Cash Transfer Programme In Relief
Response
In an
effort to reposition relief response and ensure transparency in line with
emerging global best practices, the National Emergency Management Agency is to
expand the scope of relief intervention by adopting the Cash Transfer Tool as
one of the strategic ways of reaching out to affected persons in the country.
The
Director General of NEMA, Engr. Mustapha Maihaja disclosed this at the occasion
of Cash Transfer Preparedness Programme organized for staffs of the agency and
Nigerian Red Cross by the International Committee for Red Cross (ICRC) in Abuja
at the weekend.
Represented
by the Director Relief and Rehabilitation, Kayode Fagbemi, the DG said, “I have
no doubt that this Cash Transfer Preparedness Programme is important
considering the complex nature of relief management. This I belief, will surely
lead to a paradigm shift in the management of relief operations in Nigeria in
order to give dignity to the displaced population, especially in the North
east”.
He said
humanitarian scenario in Nigeria had become complex as result of different
emergencies being witnessed in recent years. He solicited the support of ICRC
in the development of guidelines for Cash Transfer Programming in the country.
Speaking,
leader of delegation from ICRC Mr. Eloi Fillion said the transfer of knowledge
to NEMA would ensure sustainability, as ICRC might not be everywhere to provide
assistance.
The
training covered thematic areas of Ascertaining Pre-conditions for Cash
Transfer, Modalities of Cash Transfer, Mechanisms, Types of Response of
Options, Implementation process as well as Practical scenario.
Cash
Transfer Programme is a tool for cash transfer to support population affected
by disaster to meet multiple needs in ways that maintain human dignity,
provides access to food and shelter and help rebuild or protect livelihoods.
Sani Datti
Head Media
and Public relations
28th May 2017
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