Centre for Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies, Federal University of Technology, Minna
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The Centre for Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies (CDRM&DS) is a training, research and development unit under the office of the vice chancellor. It was established in June 2009, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal University of Technology, Minna. The establishment of the Centre is part of the global efforts to reduce the risks of natural and man-induced disasters that are threatening the sustenance of development efforts.
The Federal University of Technology, Minna was established on 1st February, 1983. The objective for its establishment is to give effect to the nation’s drive for the much-needed self-reliance in science, engineering and especially technology.
The DRR goal is to build capacity for disaster management in Nigeria and the African sub region.
The University has established a Centre for Disaster Risk management and development studies with a mandate to run a Professional M.Sc. and postgraduate diploma in DRM and DRR.
Currently, the M.Sc. programme is training over 50 students. Other programmes include:
i. Collaboration with relevant agencies such as national Emergency management Agency and ministry of Environment in issues of DRR.
ii. Research and development
iii. public education
iv. School DRR
Member of UNEDRA
Global Risk Forum (GRF)
Nigeria National platform for DRR
www.futminna.edu.ng
Capacity Building on DRR
Research proposals on community risk assessment
Risk identification, assessment, monitoring and early warning
Manpower training
Public education through seminars
Formation of Secondary school DRR Clubs
Reducing risk factors
Disaster preparedness for effective response and recovery
Collaboration and linkage in terms of DRR
Identification and development of community - based strategies for DRR.
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.