The National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the Policy on Internal Displacement.
The Federal Commissioner, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim made this known in Abuja, Nigeria.
She stated that the National Policy on Internal Displacements provides a platform for all relevant actors in the humanitarian and development space to key in and contribute towards a common goal.
She said the overall goal of the policy was to strengthen the institutional mechanism and frameworks for the realization of the rights, dignity and wellbeing of the vulnerable populations through the mitigation of impact and achievement of durable solutions.
“The increasing incidence of forced displacement resulting from ethnic, religious, economic and boundary conflicts, natural and man-made disasters, and its attendant massive destruction to lives and property have compelled this administration to embark on a quest for a durable and sustainable solution, and the approval of the IDP policy is one of such advancement”.
“Like the Honourable Minister rightly pointed out during the presentation, the policy is a milestone in this government’s determination to bring succour to displaced persons as a multi-sectored structure will fully emerge, which will ensure a coordinated, operational and strategic response to all the humanitarian challenges in the country”. She explained
Suleiman-Ibrahim noted that the efforts to ensure the continuous safety, well-being and welfare of all displaced persons necessitated the approval of the policy.
She further acknowledged efforts made by partners.
” The Civil Society Legislative advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF), the Civil Society Platform for Advocacy on Internal Displacement (CISPAID) and ActionAid Nigeria”.
” We are also grateful for the support and contributions made by the European Union, ECOWAS Commission, African Union Commission, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) of the Norwegian Refugee Commission, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and International Organisation for Migration (IOM), among others”. She added
The Federal Commissioner assured stakeholders in the humanitarian and development space that the Commission will implement the provisions of the policy faithfully and diligently.
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