The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has been honoured by Vanguard Newspaper as the Humanitarian Agency of the Year 2025.
The honour was conferred during the 2025 Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards held in Lagos, where other distinguished organisations and notable personalities were also recognised for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.
The prestigious event attracted an array of eminent dignitaries, including State Governors, Honourable Ministers, Heads of Government agencies, and captains of industry, among other prominent guests.
NEMA’s award was presented on behalf of the organisers by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, was represented at the event by the Director of Special Duties, Hajiya Fatimah Suleiman Kasim, who received the award on behalf of the Agency.
Speaking at the event, the Editor of Vanguard Newspaper, Mr. Eze Anaba, said the award was a well-deserved recognition of NEMA’s outstanding humanitarian interventions and impactful service delivery.
He noted that the Board of Editors of the newspaper undertook a rigorous and transparent selection process to ensure that only deserving individuals and institutions were honoured for their exceptional performance and contributions to national development.(Source: NEMA, Facebook)