President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appoints Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency @nemanigeria making her the first woman to hold this esteemed position.
This appointment underscores the President’s dedication to gender inclusivity.
With over 20 years of experience in various sectors, including Human Resources, Finance and Administration, Mrs. Umar brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.
She holds certifications in Public Financial Management and Digital & Sustainability Financing from the ACCA.
Previously serving as the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services at the Federal Mortgage Bank, Mrs. Umar spearheaded strategic initiatives that modernised and transformed the institution into a leading mortgage and financial service provider.
President Tinubu anticipates that Mrs Umar will instil financial and operational rigour within NEMA, steering it towards becoming a proactive and performance-driven emergency response agency, with a strong emphasis on prevention and climate change readiness. #NEMA #DirectorGeneral #Appointment #GenderInclusion