KADSEMA assures residents of prompt response during festive celebrations

The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) has assured residents of prompt response to emergencies during the Christmas celebrations.
Dr Usman Hayatu, executive secretary of the agency, stated this in an interview with journalists on Saturday in Kaduna.
Mr Hayatu said that part of the agency’s mandate was to promote safety among individuals and ensure the capacity to cope with hazards and disasters.
Mr Hayatu said, “The agency will not sit back and watch while fire incidents at homes, markets or accidents occur.
“We have our men stationed and on alert in case of any emergency.”
He called on the residents to call the emergency numbers in case of any hazards.
(NAN)
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