Borno Sets Date To Close All IDP Camps In Maiduguri
Borno State Government is set to close all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps within the capital, Maiduguri, by December 31, 2021.
The state Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, revealed this to correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja on Friday.
This followed what he said is the improved security situation in the state.
He said the closure of the camps would enable the IDPs to return to their ancestral homes.
Zulum said “I came to brief the President on the efforts made by the Borno State government in ensuring the return of internally displaced persons to their homes.
“So far so good, Borno State government have started well and arrangements have been concluded to ensure the closure of all internally displaced persons camps that are inside Maiduguri metropolis on or before 31st December 2021.”
The Governor added that arrangements have also been concluded for the safe return of displaced persons, currently residing in neighbouring Niger and Cameroun Republics, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.
He further stated “In addition to that, Borno State government is also making efforts in collaboration with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to continue with the repatriation of Nigerians that are living in Minawo camp in Cameroun.
“Furthermore, on the 27th November, Borno State government will ensure the resettlement of IDPs that are living in Diffa Province of Niger to Malumfatari, a local government area in Borno State, where now, we don’t have the human population, because of the insurgency.”
The governor expressed delight at the overwhelming support Borno state is receiving from the Nigerian military.
“To this effect, the Nigerian military is providing all the needed support to the government of Borno State. I am pleased to inform you also that the Chief of Naval Staff has ensured the return of Naval Base to Baga last month,” he said.
He revealed that he requested President Buhari to ensure that the fight against insurgents is sustained to totally rid the state of terrorism.
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