The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria says 235 million people in 36 countries need humanitarian assistance globally.
The Federal Commissioner, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this as part of activities marking the World Humanitarian Day.
According to her, it is no longer news that the World is facing unprecedented humanitarian crisis and Nigeria has had its fair share.
Sulaiman-Ibrahim said the Commission will continue to work in line with its 2017 roadmap which focuses on strengthening internal frameworks, stream lining of existing data, standardized digitilisation, sustainable & durable solution as well as strategic partnership for resource mobilisation aimed at effective service delivery.
“Most disturbing is the risk of famine in North-east Nigeria brought by the increasing effects of climate change, thereby negatively affecting the food security in the region. Smallholder farmers that rely on rainfall in the BAY States that’s Borno, Adamawa and Yobe, face the highest risk because of their dependence on agriculture and fishing for livelihoods”, she stressed.
“The Commission will place strategic initiatives and mechanisms through a comprehensive whole of society approach to strengthen our national response and fulfil all our obligations towards all our commitments”.
“We must continue to express our gratitude to President Buhari for recording giant strides in the Humanitarian Sector, for the first time, the nation has in place an institutionalised and coordinated approach towards social inclusion, response to disaster and humanitarian crisis which has continue to evolve to existing realities and to match global practices”. She explained
The Federal Commissioner further commended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq for her leadership, stewardship, vision and unwavering support for the work.
Ibrahim-Ishman also commended the humanitarian and relief workers, management and staff of all the agencies within Ministry.
“According to USAID, over the last year alone, at least 475 aid workers were killed, injured, or kidnapped. Despite the danger and risk to you, you all continue to bring your best selves to the table”, she added.
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