Minister orders NEMA, NCFRMI to cater for 2,000 Kaduna IDPs

Following the displacement of over 2000 persons in Kaduna State, the Minister of Humanitarian Affair, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) to immediately provide support and assistance to them.

The Minister explained that the directive became imperative, having reviewed preliminary assessment reports on their displacement from their villages.

Last week, 15 villages in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State were attacked by armed bandits leading to the displacement of over 2000 people.

The Minister, in a statement in Abuja, on Saturday stated: “The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development exists to be responsive to the plight of innocent Nigerians who are victims of humanitarian emergencies, disasters and social challenges.

“Under my watch, the Ministry and Agencies under me will do their best to ensure help gets to people on time whenever any unfortunate incident occurs.”

The Minister also directed the two Agencies to update her accordingly with a view to providing lasting solutions to the predicament of the people concerned.

She said: “This is a very sad and unfortunate situation. I can imagine the distress and discomfort those affected are experiencing as a result of being sent out of their homes unceremoniously.

“I appeal to them to remain calm as government
looks into the matter, not just to provide immediate relief but to assist them return to their homes as soon as possible”.