National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council convenes regular session

Addis Ababa, November 3, 2023 (FBC) – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen, has begun its regular meeting today in Addis Ababa.

Ministers, senior officials of regional states, and pertinent stakeholders, among others, are participating at the meeting.

Opening the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke said the council will deliberate on a roadmap developed with a view to building a national capacity to respond to disaster risks in the country.

The meeting is also expected to discuss current humanitarian support, as Demeke pointed out.

The Council is expected to review and evaluate Ethiopia’s situation with regard to risk and disasters, the problems faced, and set direction.

It is worth mentioning that the Government Communication Service disclosed on Thursday that the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Affairs Demeke Mekonnen, will hold a meeting today.

ENA’s report recalled that the FDRE Government Communication Minister Legese Tulu on Thursday stated that the federal government has intensified its efforts to provide emergency assistance for those who need urgent help, according to.

Accordingly, the government has provided emergency humanitarian assistance for 7.3 million people affected by drought and conflict.