In a strong show of partnership and solidarity, senior United Nations officials have commended Yobe State’s commitment to implementing durable solutions for displaced populations and rebuilding communities affected by conflict.
The delegation led by Shoko Noda, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Crisis Bureau, alongside Raouf Mazou of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Ugochi Daniels of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and Mohamed Malick Fall, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria visited Yobe State to assess progress and strengthen collaboration with local authorities.
During the visit, the delegation met with His Excellency Idi Barde Gubana, Deputy Governor of Yobe State, and engaged with displaced persons and community representatives to discuss the State’s Action Plan on Durable Solutions.
The plan, developed in partnership with the United Nations and other stakeholders, seeks to ensure displaced communities can rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, and access to essential services.
Ms. Noda praised Yobe State for demonstrating leadership in advancing sustainable recovery. “What we are seeing here is local leadership in action communities taking charge of their recovery and rebuilding with resilience,” she said.
The visit provided an opportunity for the UN and state partners to explore ways of scaling up impact, fostering long-term stability, and strengthening resilience across communities affected by displacement.
The UN delegation reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting the Yobe State Government and the people of northeast Nigeria on their journey toward recovery and sustainable development.
“Together with the Government of Nigeria and partners, the United Nations remains steadfast in supporting communities on the path to recovery, ensuring no one is left behind,” said the UN Resident Coordinator, Mohamed Malick Fall.
