The General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGPC) held a workshop focused on flood risk management on Monday, 19 October 2026. This event took place at the Salma Dan Rani wrestling arena located in Dosso. Officials from the DGPC organized the session to address regional environmental safety concerns. The United Nations Development Programme (PNUD) provided support for the initiative. The workshop took place on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Salma Dan Rani wrestling arena in Dosso. This specific venue was selected to accommodate the large number of regional stakeholders gathering to discuss disaster mitigation strategies. The event was organized by the General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGPC) with support from the United Nations Development Programme (PNUD).
Training Local Stakeholders
Administrative and customary authorities, technical services, and local government representatives attended the training session in Dosso. These participants engaged in discussions regarding practical applications of flood risk management within their respective jurisdictions. The training targeted local actors involved in flood risk management, including administrative and customary authorities, technical services, and local government representatives. By bringing these diverse groups together, the DGPC sought to bridge the gap between policy formulation and grassroots execution during periods of high precipitation. The curriculum aimed to equip these local actors with standardized protocols for emergency response and prevention strategies during the rainy season.
The training sessions were structured to address the specific geographical challenges faced by the Dosso region. Participants reviewed maps, hydrological data, and historical flood patterns to better understand the vulnerabilities of their communities. Through interactive modules, attendees practiced the implementation of early warning systems and evacuation procedures designed to minimize human and material losses. The collaborative nature of the workshop encouraged the exchange of information between technical experts and those with deep knowledge of local terrain and social structures.
Lieutenant Moussa Djibo Aboubacar participated in the event as the representative of the Director General of Civil Protection. He oversaw the proceedings to ensure the training met the operational standards required by the Direction Générale de la Protection Civile. Lieutenant Moussa Djibo Aboubacar attended the event as the representative of the Director General of Civil Protection. His presence showed the commitment of the national leadership to decentralized disaster management. During his address to the attendees, he emphasized the importance of maintaining clear communication channels between the various administrative tiers.
The session concluded with a review of the coordination mechanisms established between municipal leaders and emergency responders. These mechanisms are intended to streamline the flow of information from the community level up to the regional and national command centers. By formalizing these reporting lines, the DGPC hopes to ensure that future flood events are met with a swift and well-coordinated response. The workshop concluded with a commitment from all participating parties to integrate the newly learned protocols into their local emergency management plans, ensuring that the lessons from Dosso are applied effectively across the region.
