As the nation grapple with the renewed vigour of the Boko Haram sect, more families are being displaced in the affected regions thus increasing the numbers of the Internally Displaced Persons. And on this note, President Muhammadu Buhari is deeply concerned about the IDPs and the living conditions in their camps, and that was why he sent his Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo to personally assess the situation in some of those places last week.
In a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, the president assures Nigerians that the IDPs will continue to receive due attention. He further stated that restoring the dignity and material wellbeing of these citizens is a key objective of the Buhari presidency.
“The administration is now developing ways and means to enhance the services and output of all relevant agencies in this area, including NEMA, the federal government agency, that has been playing an important role in taking care of a good number of IDPS in several camps.”
“Others involved in this onerous task are state governments and volunteer agencies including our international development partners.”
We also appreciate the continuing vigilance of our engaged citizens, especially in a matter of compelling compassion such as this, he stated.”
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