Restoring normalcy to the lives
of Internally Displaced Persons in the Northeast remains a firm commitment of
the Federal Government, according to Ag. President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
Acting President, Yemi
Osinbajo, SAN, said this earlier today during a visit by the Executive Director
of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Ms. Ertharin Cousin to the
State House, Abuja.
“We are working on how people
can get back to their normal lives,” the Vice President stated adding that the
Federal Government is also working on how to help the children especially
regarding education and housing.
“So
many people are in need, it’s a tough challenge, but we are committed.” Prof.
Osinbajo affirmed while also appreciating the collaboration of
international agencies like the United Nations in the effort.
He said
the Federal Government will continue to secure the places where the peace had
been restored, stressing that the dealing with the security challenges is an
ongoing task for the FG. But he added that the threats will reduce
hopefully even though the nature of asymmetric warfare is also well understood.
He
appreciated the visit of the World Food Programme Executive Director and her
delegation, while acknowledging the agency's assistance in the Northeast region
especially regarding children and families. He pledged more cooperation from
the government.
Earlier,
the World Food Programme Director, Ms Etharin Cousin noted that she came to
brief the Acting President, extend the greetings of the Secretary General of
the UN as well as commend the Federal Government for the support WFP is
enjoying in Nigeria.
The Executive Director
expressed appreciation that since the establishment of a FG inter-ministerial
committee which the Vice President coordinated, there has been a significant
improvement in the implementation of the UN agency’s work providing assistance
in the Northeast. The Minister of State for Budget & National Planning
Zainab Ahmed leads the inter-ministerial panel.
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