The Benue Government, on Monday, distributed another set of food items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable people in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items distributed included 2,225 bags of 25 kg rice, 1,395 bags of 10 kg beans, 2,205 bags of maize, and 836 bags of garri.
Others were 2,894 cartons of Indomie noodles, 1,445 bags of sugar, 186 bags of salt, and 197 gallons of palm oil.
Sir James Iorpuu, Executive Secretary, Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), said that Gov. Hyacinth Alia said that gesture was part of Gov. Hyacinth Alia’s resolve to adequately cater to IDPs and other vulnerable groups.
Iorpuu said that Alia is committed to ensuring that no one is left behind in the journey towards recovery and stability.
The ES said that over the past months, Benue-SEMA had taken decisive steps to enhance her emergency response and support systems for IDPs.
“One of our key achievements is the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) to provide effective and continuous healthcare services to our IDPs.
“This partnership fills the critical gap left by Médecins Sans Frontières’ (MSF) exit and ensures that our displaced population continues to receive the medical care they deserve.
“We are also in the process of finalising MoUs with the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) and the Benue State Bureau of Homeland Security.
“These partnerships too will equip BENUE-SEMA with cutting-edge technology, including a Command and Control Centre for real-time monitoring, surveillance, and enhanced security management,” he said.
Iorpuu said the agency has relocated IDPs through its partner, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), from Baka, NEPA Quarters, and parts of Ichwa camps to the newly established transit camp at Mbayongo on Gbajimba Road.
He said that the relocation aimed to improve living conditions and enhance the safety and security of the displaced populations while awaiting the soon-to-launch Benue State durable solution.
The secretary said that IOM recently completed the construction of a water plant at the Ortese community to tackle the longstanding water scarcity in the area.
“They also assisted us by constructing 380 shelters in Gbajimba 1 Camp and 690 shelters in Gbajimba Il Camp, freeing up schools previously occupied by IDPs and thereby allowing our children to regain access to education.
“Worth also mentioning is UNHCR; they have remained one of our strongest pillars. Beyond their continuous support, they have recently provided four motorbikes and two laptop computers to enhance our field operations, ensuring efficient service delivery across all camps, he said.
The SEMA scribe further said that the agency had acquired new operational vehicles to ensure more efficient distribution of food and non-food items.
He said that in response to the devastating impact of recent floods in Makurdi, Benue, SEMA had distributed relief materials to the affected communities, providing much-needed support to help them rebuild their lives.
Iorpuu further commends Alia for his unwavering support of the agency and commitment to the well-being of the IDPs and other vulnerable people in the State. (NAN)
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