The Vice President of Nigeria’s has appealed for an international alliance to tackle internal displacement in the country.
He vowed that the Federal Government will never falter in its commitment to guaranteeing the security and welfare of displaced residents. Speaking yesterday in Abuja at the State House at the unveiling of the “State Action Plans on Durable Solution to Internal Displacement,” Shettima stressed the importance of working together to address the intricate problem.
In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President described the approach taken by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu government to address the issue of internal displacement. The welfare of the people is the nation’s first priority, he stressed, especially during these trying times.
The Action Plan is the UN Secretary General’s Solution Agenda on Internal Displacement, and its objectives are to assist internally displaced people in finding a long-term solution to their situation, stop new displacement crises from arising, and guarantee that those who are facing displacement receive adequate protection and assistance.
Shettima revealed the initiative will be carried out in the four northern states of Borno, Yobe, Benue, and Adamawa.
He also said: “For a country that has endured the devastations of economic disadvantages across generations, we cannot afford further expansion in the displacement of our people. So, we remain committed to ensuring that each displaced individual returns to a safer environment and is given a lifeline to start afresh.”
