by Christiana Gokyo, Jos

It has been observed that, Yobe State is the second most affected state that recorded massive destruction of facilities and infrastructure by the insurgency, which needs additional facilities to support government’s efforts to effectively serve the people.

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, who disclosed this on Wednesday in the state, noted that, “This cannot be overemphasized, as some of the displaced persons have chosen to settle permanently in their host communities within the state and other communities.”

He made the remarks when he received the World Bank Team on Introduction to Sustainable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and host cities/communities in Yobe State at large.

He said, they have also recorded a massive influx of internally-displaced persons from other states, thereby putting more pressure and overstretching the existing facilities in the host communities.

While reassuring his administration’s readiness to give full support for a rewarding partnership for the SOLID Project in the State to succeed, he said that he has recently approved the appointment of a competent Focal point/Coordinator for the SOLID Project to facilitate coordinated inception activities, and enhance collaboration with the respective MDAs for data generation and strategic policy direction.

He reiterated the commitment of the State Government to recovery priorities, which include restoration of basic infrastructure and services; economic empowerment of local communities; addressing the root causes of the crisis, enhancing resilience and, most importantly, strengthening internal security.

While calling on all MDAs to ensure full participation in the inception activities for the betterment of the state ownership and sustainability of the SOLID Project, he therefore, directed the MDAs to identify areas of intervention and ensure harmonization for greater impact across the state.

“Let me state emphatically that I will personally monitor the implementation of the SOLID Project to ensure its success in the state,” he stressed.

He also thanked the World Bank for its support to Yobe State Government and reassured them of government’s continuous support and partnership to ensure the success of the project in Yobe State at large.

Speaking earlier, leader of task team, Ford Malkawi, said that they were in the state to work on projects through the MCRP, identify challenges of the host communities, and chart ways of improving livelihoods through support to agriculture, in order to scale-up the success stories.

By MbNewss

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