The Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) has attributed delays in responding to emergency situations across the state to a shortage of specialised personnel and the absence of a dedicated technical unit within the agency.

The agency said the personnel gap has affected its ability to respond promptly and effectively to certain emergency incidents requiring technical expertise.

According to NASEMA, the absence of a technical unit has also created operational challenges, particularly in situations that demand specialised assessment, rescue operations and immediate intervention.

The agency noted that strengthening its workforce with trained professionals and establishing a functional technical unit would improve its emergency response capacity.

It called for greater institutional support to address the identified gaps and enhance emergency preparedness and response across Nasarawa State.