FG, UN agencies to raise $1bn for the vulnerable in Adamawa, Borno, Yobe

17 Mar FG, UN agencies to raise $1bn for the vulnerable in Adamawa, Borno, Yobe

Federal Government, in collaboration with some United Nations agencies, on Tuesday unveiled plans to raise the sum of $1 billion to provide critical humanitarian assistance to 6.4 million vulnerable people in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States.

At the who spoke during the ‘Virtual appeal launch’, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, underscored the need for growing need to assist displaced people otherwise affected by the crisis in North-Eastern Nigeria through the 2021 Humanitarian Response Plan.

She said the need to seek more support for the affected persons, especially women and children has become a priority following the conflict in north-east Nigeria which is now in its twelfth year and has impacted many Nigerians.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria remains committed to addressing the plight of the affected people and in leading the response to ensure the safety, security and provision of lifesaving assistance to those in need, in collaboration with the international humanitarian community.

“We are facing additional challenges in terms of security and access for humanitarian partners which is why we have developed the National Humanitarian Development Peace Framework.

“I am encouraged that the NHDPF emphasizes promoting longer-term durable solutions. We must always look forward, beyond the immediate crisis, to ensure that we help people, re-establish their lives and strengthen communities so that we can reduce dependence on aid and promote resilience and self-reliance,” she said.

The Minister pledged the Federal Government’s continued support and cooperation of the humanitarian community to address the suffering of the people in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states as elaborated in the Humanitarian Response Plan and articulated in the National Humanitarian Development Peace Framework.

In his remarks, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Edward Kallon noted that the only solution to the crises in the area was to prevent humanitarian crises by embracing peace.

“We will continue to search for a durable solution to the crises through advocacy, dialogue and peace-building. This is the time for stakeholders to use this opportunity to solve the problems in the crises areas.