Zubaida Umar appointed as first female NEMA DG

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This announcement was conveyed in a statement released on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

Mrs. Umar’s appointment marks a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to assume the position of Director-General of this crucial agency. This move underscores the President’s commitment to promoting gender inclusion within his administration.

With over two decades of experience spanning various sectors such as Human Resources, Finance, and Administration, Mrs. Umar brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. She is a distinguished member of both the Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Institute of Credit Administration.

Furthermore, Mrs. Umar holds ACCA certifications in Public Financial Management and Digital & Sustainability Financing, showcasing her dedication to professional development.

During her tenure as the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services at the Federal Mortgage Bank, Mrs. Umar played a pivotal role in formulating and executing strategies that revitalized the institution. Her leadership was instrumental in modernizing the bank and transforming it into a cutting-edge, digitally-driven provider of mortgage and financial services.

The statement emphasizes the President’s expectation that Mrs. Umar will instill much-needed financial prudence and operational efficiency within NEMA. She is tasked with reshaping the agency into a dynamic, performance-oriented entity that prioritizes proactive emergency response, with a particular focus on disaster prevention and readiness for climate change challenges.