In his lead debate, Hon. Philip Agbese Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, said the House is concerned about various complaints against NEMA by victims of disasters and stakeholders for its delayed and ineffective interventions, causing concern among stakeholders and victims of disasters.

He said the House is also concerned that NEMA has consigned its function mainly to providing relief materials and does not respond promptly to distress and disaster emergencies.
The House expressed worry that if NEMA’s current conduct is left unchecked, Nigerians will lose confidence which would lead to its eventual transformation into a bureaucratic institution and a cash cow for unscrupulous individuals.