yOBE SEMA BOOSTS STAFF CAPACITY, DISTRIBUTES LAPTOPS & TABLETS
Yobe SEMA Boosts Staff Capacity, Distributes Laptops & Tablets, Tasks Corps Members on Skills Acquisition.
In a decisive step toward modernizing emergency response and enhance operations and service delivery, the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has boosted its digital capacity through the distribution of brand-new laptops and tablets to all Directors and Heads of Units as well as additional 7 LGA LEMC and 25 Tablets loaded with tools and softwares to Durable Solution Secretariate Enumerators.
The Executive Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Goje, led the presentation of the devices during a special session held at the agency’s headquarters in Damaturu.
The initiative is part of Yobe SEMA’s broader digital transformation agenda aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening data-driven decision-making, and improving real-time coordination during emergencies. The new gadgets are expected to significantly enhance:
Accurate and timely data collection and analysis
Effective documentation and reporting systems
Improved communication and coordination across units
Remote monitoring and seamless virtual operations
Faster response actions during emergencies and disasters
Dr. Goje emphasized that upgrading digital tools for senior staff is a deliberate investment in strengthening the agency’s institutional readiness. He noted that for an emergency outfit like SEMA, technology is no longer optional but essential for evidence-based planning and rapid response. He charged the benefiting officers to optimise the use of the gadgets and justify the confidence reposed in them. The ES Thank all patners (WFPNigeria, IOM Nigeria IDSF) fornkeying in to the Data driben transformation.
The same day following the equipment distribution, the Executive Secretary convened a periodic performance and welfare review meeting with NYSC members and interns from National Directorate of Employment (NDE) serving at SEMA.
The engagement provided a platform for the interns and corp membera to discuss their welfare, highlight operational challenges, assess their individual and collective contributions, and receive immediate feedback. Dr. Goje listened attentively to their concerns and assured them that their issues would be addressed promptly.
He applauded their dedication and encouraged them to view their service year as more than just a compulsory assignment, but as a unique opportunity to acquire practical skills in emergency management, community engagement, humanitarian coordination, and leadership. He urged them to take full advantage of their placement in SEMA to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the agency’s life-saving mandate.
The twin events ended with group photographs and a renewed commitment from both staff and interns to uphold excellence, strengthen teamwork, and continue serving disaster-affected communities across Yobe State.