2ND PHASE

National Workshop on The Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management.

Disaster and Emergency Management in Nigeria is characterised by flaws, late response, faulty approach and thereby resulting in extensive losses.

Futher to the 3-Day Train Trainers Practical Workshop  on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Manpower, National and Economic Development in Nigeria held on 27th - 29th August, 2024 at Public Service Institute of Nigeria, Kubwa, Abuja and the Comprehensive Practical Training/Workshop on GIS as a Catalyst for Development held on 12th - 14th March, 2025 at the same venue, in which the importance of GIS in Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management were articulated and exposed, we have been dynamically challenged to organise this workshop.

Against the background of the fact that the knowledge and application of GIS can forecast and prevent disasters as well as manage disaster and emergency situations effectively, we are pleased to invite you and relevant officials to participate in the Nationa; Workshop on the Application of Geographic Information System (GIS) For Disaster Risk and Emergency Management.

DATE:     30th - 31st October, 2025

ARRIVALS/REGISTRATION/ACCREDITATION:  30th October, 2025

TIME:          2:00pm - 6:00pm

VENUE:      VeraGold Hall, Public Service Institute of Nigeria, Kubwa Abuja.

TIME:         9:30am - 5:00pm

WHY ATTEND / PARTICIPATE
⦁    GIS helps identify areas prone to natural disasters, enabling the development of strategies to mitigate risks, protect lives and public infrastructure.
⦁    GIS supports disaster response and recovery efforts, helping to identify areas of needs and allocate resources effectively
⦁    GIS enables Emergency Responders to quickly identify locations and optimize response route, saving and reducing damages.

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMME:
Knowledge and Application of GIS Technology will Reposition and Strengthen Emergency Management agencies.

TARGETED PARTICIPANTS
⦁    Heads, Directors and Senior Officials of Emergency Management Agencies.
⦁    Heads, Directors and Senior Officials of Fire Services
⦁    State Commanders and Ares/Local Government Commanders of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
⦁    The State and Sector Commanders of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
⦁    Directors, Safety and Security Officials of Federal and State Mininsteries of Internal Affairs/Internal Security/Public Safety.