Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, has restated his administration’s commitment to the dignified and sustainable resettlement of individuals displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency.
Gov. Zulum gave the assurance during a visit by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, at the Government House in Maiduguri, the state capital.
He underscored the challenges faced by internally displaced persons and highlighted the growing difficulty of sustaining their prolonged stay in camps.
“IDPs have stayed too long in camps; it is no longer sustainable. We want them to move out and earn their livelihoods. While the United Nations organizations and non-governmental organisations have done commendable work, there is no consistent funding to sustain people in these camps,” Gov. Zulum stated.
The governor stressed the importance of sustainable solutions to the humanitarian crisis, including the resettlement and empowerment of displaced persons.
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He also pledged to collaborate with agencies under the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to facilitate the safe and dignified repatriation of refugees.
Responding, Prof. Yilwatda praised the governor’s efforts in prioritizing the rehabilitation and reconstruction of communities destroyed by the Boko Haram terrorists, noting the positive impact of restoring infrastructure and social life in the state.
She also announced plans to incorporate Borno’s humanitarian model into a comprehensive humanitarian response plan aimed at addressing the needs of displaced persons.
“Governor Zulum has provided exemplary leadership by aligning state efforts with national and international partners, ensuring that livelihoods and social activities are gradually returning to Borno,” the minister remarked.
