The National Economic Council (NEC) has called for increase of economic opportunities and basic services for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria.
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu disclosed this following the 145th NEC meeting in Abuja on Thursday, adding that both IDPs and host communities required support to foster sustainable livelihoods.
“At the meeting, chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, a presentation was made on the World Bank-supported programme, “Solutions for Internally Displaced and Host Communities.
“A presentation made by Hajara Ahmed, Project Coordinator, outlined the programme’s objectives, which include: Improving Access to Basic Services: Enhancing access to essential services and economic opportunities for IDPs across affected local governments in Nigeria.
“Among clear objectives is investing in resilient infrastructure: developing resilient infrastructure and services for IDPs and host communities.
“Providing support to host communities to enhance sustainable livelihoods and offering project management support and implementing national IDP policies.”
Bagudu encouraged states to assign a focal person to facilitate communication and coordination with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
“The North East Development Commission will also provide support within their area of expertise to fast-track implementation,” he said.
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