Yona Benjamin
Yona Benjamin is the Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator in the Prime Minister’s Office of Tanzania. He has been instrumental in implementing measures to strengthen the country’s preparedness for El Niño and other extreme weather events, particularly in light of projections indicating a significant risk of floods. His work includes the development of a national contingency plan aimed at guiding disaster preparedness, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery. Benjamin emphasizes the importance of public awareness and early warning systems to minimize the impact of severe weather and safeguard communities, urging citizens to heed official warnings regarding flood risks.
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Mr Yona Benjamin, the Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator in the Prime Minister’s Office, discussed the implementation of preparedness measures for severe weather.
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