The Benue State Nigerian Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Coordination Unit has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (FGN/IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme to strengthen collaboration on early warning systems and promote proactive responses to emerging risks.

The agreement was signed today at the office of the State Programme Coordinator of the FGN/IFAD Value Chain Development Programme in Makurdi, Benue State, Dr Igbaukum Emmanuel.

The Coordinator of Benue NG-CARES, Mrs Jacyntha Tor-Wombo, led the management team of the Coordination Unit to the signing ceremony.

The engagement centred on the importance of early warning signs and their implications for individuals, communities and society at large. It also highlighted the need for timely information, effective communication, preparedness and coordinated action to identify potential threats and respond appropriately before they escalate.

The partnership underscores the importance of institutional collaboration and information sharing in strengthening early warning mechanisms, safeguarding lives and livelihoods, and building resilience among communities.

The MoU is expected to provide a framework for closer cooperation between the two institutions in advancing preparedness, timely response and community resilience.

Ter Mningem

Information & Communication Officer,

Benue State CARES Coordination Unit.