The Adamawa State Government has approved the allocation of 150 hectares of land in Malkoi to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for the development of urban durable solution shelters, marking a major step toward sustainable resettlement and recovery for displaced persons in the state.
The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by a high-level IOM delegation led by the organization’s Global Deputy Director General for Operations, Ogochi Daniel, to the office of the Deputy Governor.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, represented by his deputy, Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, welcomed the delegation and hailed the move as a testament to the enduring partnership between Adamawa State and the IOM.
He described the visit as both timely and significant, particularly as the state intensifies efforts to address the long-term needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees.
Governor Fintiri noted that Adamawa has benefited immensely from IOM’s various interventions, including camp management, reintegration of returnees, community stabilization, and livelihood support. He also acknowledged IOM’s role in strengthening border management and responding to emergencies, such as recent flood events.
“These efforts have touched countless lives, restored dignity, and contributed to peace and stability in our state,” the governor stated.
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to the Recovery and Peacebuilding Programme (RPP), which prioritizes durable solutions, improved access to basic services, youth empowerment, and community resilience goals that align closely with IOM’s mandate.
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Fintiri assured the delegation of continued cooperation, adding that the Ministries of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Humanitarian Services, alongside Lands and Survey, are finalizing the allocation process for the approved land.
In her remarks, IOM’s Deputy Director General, Ogochi Daniel, commended Adamawa for being the first among four Nigerian states to develop and endorse a State Action Plan (SAP) on Durable Solutions. She described it as a strategic shift from short-term humanitarian response to long-term recovery and resilience.
Daniel emphasized the importance of integrating SAP priorities into the state’s Development Plan and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to ensure sustained impact. She also called for the activation of the Durable Solutions Steering Committee, chaired by the governor, to improve coordination and resource alignment.
Highlighting IOM’s commitment to capacity building, Daniel cited ongoing collaborations with UNDP and UNHCR, including the development of a Solutions Data Management Curriculum and support for the Adamawa Durable Solutions Technical Working Group.
She urged the state to take an active role in federal-level platforms like the National Durable Solutions Steering Committee to enhance visibility and attract both national and international funding.
