EU and UN Delegation Visits Displaced Persons in Benue State, Pledges Support

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The European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN), including UNICEF, visited the Yelewata community camped at the Makurdi International Market following the June 13 attack. The delegation, consisting of EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gauntier Mignot, and Country Director of UNICEF Cristian Munduate, expressed solidarity and pledged humanitarian support and development assistance to aid affected communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EU and UN delegation, including EU Ambassador Gauntier Mignot and UNICEF Country Director Cristian Munduate, visited the displaced persons from the Yelewata community camped at the Makurdi International Market.
  • Ambassador Mignot announced the launch of a new EU-supported social protection program aimed at assisting Benue's most vulnerable populations.
  • UNICEF Country Director Cristian Munduate stated that the organization, in partnership with the EU and other UN agencies, will assess and restore essential services like healthcare, education, and access to clean water in the returning communities.
  • The UN, in partnership with the EU and UNICEF, is working on a joint plan to support the safe return of displaced persons.
  • The plan involves assessing the community's needs, including the condition of primary healthcare facilities, schools, and water sources.
  • The ultimate goal is to facilitate a sustainable return to normal life for the affected individuals.
  • The Benue state government, represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Barr. Dorcas Aber, expressed gratitude to the EU and UN delegation for their support.
  • The government is committed to ensuring the safe and dignified return of the displaced persons.

Statistics:

  • The June 13 attack displaced persons from the Yelewata community.
  • The EU-supported social protection program aims to assist Benue's most vulnerable populations.
  • UNICEF will assess and restore essential services like healthcare, education, and access to clean water in the returning communities.
  • The UN, EU, and UNICEF are working on a joint plan to support the safe return of displaced persons.
  • The joint plan involves assessing the community's needs, including the condition of primary healthcare facilities, schools, and water sources.

Sources:

  • The European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN), including UNICEF, Tuesday visited displaced persons from the Yelewata community camped at the Makurdi International Market.
  • EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gauntier Mignot, and Country Director of UNICEF Cristian Munduate
  • Barr. Dorcas Aber, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Benue state