Presidential initiative for northeast donates relief materials to IDPs in Taraba

The Presidential Iniative for the North East (PINE) on Friday donated relief materials to the victims of insurgency from Borno, Adamawa and Yobe camping at different locations in Taraba state.

Secretary of PINE, Alhaji Umar Gulani who presented the materials to governor Darius Ishaku for onward distribution to the IDPs said the Federal Government was committed to ending insurgency and communal clashes in some parts of the country to enable all of them return to their homes.

Gulani urged the IDPs to support government efforts by staying at peace with their host communities and among themselves.

“The materials we have brought for you today are meant to alleviate your suffering at the moment, government is working tirelessly to put an end to all forms of insurgency and crisis across the country so that you can go back home.

“I therefore urge you to be at peace with your host communities and among yourselves as a mark of  appreciation and support to government efforts towards a peaceful country,” he said.

Represented by PINE’s liaison Officer, Mr. Monday  Oviangbede, Umar explained that the iniative would present the materials to seven local government areas of the Taraba where IDPs were identified.

Receiving the materials on behalf of the IDPs, governor Ishaku thanked the presidency for the wonderful iniative aimed at making life meaningful for the people affected by insurgency.

Ishaku enjoined the IDPs to support government efforts at achieving peace, saying no development can take place in the face of crisis.

The governor who was represented by the state Head of Service, Mr. Daniel Angyu prayed God to grant  Nigerians the needed unity against all forms of crisis.

In his remarks, Permanent Secretary State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mr. Novalga Danhabu, urged the IDPs to feel free to interact with the people of the state and promote peaceful coexistence.

Responding, James Abusalami who is the chairman of Abuja Phase 2 IDPs  camp, commended President Muhamadu Buhari for prioritising the fight against insurgency and for sending the relief materials to alleviate their sufferings, and urged the federal government to facilitate their quick return to their homes.

Items donated include  bags of maize, beans, millet, pieces of mattresses, buckets, plastic cups, cartons of soap among others.