July 17, (THEWILL) — The Commissioner for Humanitarian and Disaster Management in Benue State, Mr Aondowase Kunde, has advocated for inputs into the Internally Displaced Persons policy document that aim at improving the welfare of the displaced population in the state.
The Commissioner, who made the advocacy while addressing stakeholders at the two policy validation meetings in Makurdi on Thursday, explained that the document, which was passed into law by the national assembly, needs to be domesticated in the state in line with the peculiarities of the state.
In his remarks, the chairman, House Committee on Humanitarian and Disaster Management, Benue State House of Assembly, Mr James Abu Umoro, assured that the house will not hesitate to pass the document when presented by the executive arm of government.
He said the issue of IDP in the state is a concern for everyone and must be given accelerated consideration at any time.
On his part, House committee chairman on SDG and Donor Agencies, Mr Peter Uche, noted that in most cases, communities have suffered attacks for more than ten years.
“Let me, therefore, call on all to support the implementation of the policy document for the displaced to return to their ancestral homes to start their normal farming and business activities”, he stated.
The Director General, Sustainable Development Goals, Mr John Akuse, who spoke at the occasion, said the validation of the IDP policy document is vital in paving the way for the displaced population to be adequately taken care of regarding their peculiar needs.
On her part, the Manager of Advocacy Campaigns and Policy, Miss Murjanatu Kabir, stated that children’s right to life and dignity have to be protected even in the camps.
She, therefore, objected to the closure of Internally Displaced Persons camps without taking steps to further endanger children.
