The Director General of CR-SEMA, Mr. Efa Nyong, received the fire truck in Calabar on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
By David Asu
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Published on November 2, 2026
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2 min read
The Federal Government, through the South South Development Commission (SSDC), has donated a brand-new fire truck to the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA) to strengthen emergency response and improve the protection of lives and property across the state.
The Director General of CR-SEMA, Mr. Efa Nyong, received the fire truck in Calabar on Sunday, November 1, 2026, describing the donation as a significant boost to the Agency’s operational capacity and disaster response efforts.
Nyong expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SSDC, Miss Usoro Akpabio, for the intervention, noting that the provision of emergency equipment would enhance the state’s ability to respond to fire outbreaks and other emergencies.
He said the donation demonstrated the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting states in addressing disaster risks and strengthening emergency management institutions, particularly across the South-South region.
The CR-SEMA DG also commended Governor Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu for his continued commitment to the safety and welfare of Cross Riverians, noting that the new equipment would complement ongoing efforts to improve emergency preparedness and response in the state.
He assured that the fire truck would be put to effective use in support of emergency operations, while emphasising the importance of collaboration among government agencies and other relevant stakeholders in reducing disaster risks.
