The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged to improve the health conditions of displaced persons across the country.
This commitment was made by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda.
According to Professor Yilwatda, the Ministry will conduct medical outreaches, provide medical care, and transfer those with critical health conditions to secondary and tertiary health centers for treatment.
This initiative aims to provide medical treatment to displaced persons who lack access to health facilities and funds.
The Minister also reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to implementing the tripartite agreement signed with Chad Republic. This agreement ensures the safe return and logistical support of refugees and continued assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria.
The commitment was made during a meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, Jr. The Ambassador welcomed the Minister’s commitment and urged seamless and dignified future returns, emphasizing better coordination between federal and state governments and improved communication with refugees and IDPs before repatriation.
To ensure effective implementation of the tripartite agreement, the Minister has directed that a stakeholders’ meeting be convened.
This meeting will bring together various agencies, ministries, and stakeholders to coordinate the repatriation exercise.
The meeting was attended by the Director of Humanitarian Affairs, Jummai Katagum, Director of Social Development Valentine Ezulu, Director of Information and Public Relations Rhoda Iliya, and other members of the Minister’s team, as well as the U.S. Ambassador’s delegation.