The Federal Government, in collaboration with UNICEF and the state government, is planning to establish secure transit schools and affordable housing for more than 11,000 impacted individuals as part of a concerted effort to address the pressing challenges faced by out-of-school children and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Niger State. This effort is consistent with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises poverty eradication and reducing humanitarian crises across the country.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, announced this collaborative endeavour during a visit to Shiroro Local Government Area, where she saw firsthand the hardship of IDPs uprooted by bandits. She emphasised that effective collaboration between the federal government, state administration, and development partners might help to address the numerous humanitarian issues that some areas of Niger State are currently facing.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Edu expressed grave worry over the state’s ongoing closure of more than 400 schools, which has caused the displacement of more than 11,000 kids. She emphasised that this scenario was unacceptable since those who are affected are at much higher risk of living in poverty due to a lack of access to basic education.<\/p>\n
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Commending the state governor, Muhammed Umaru Bago, for consistently paying the salaries of displaced teachers, Dr. Edu encouraged them to continue educating children within the newly established transit classrooms provided by the government and UNICEF at temporary holding sites.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Edu conveyed her optimism that peace would soon return to the communities affected by banditry, allowing displaced persons to return to their homes. She assured them, saying, “We will help you resettle appropriately.”<\/p>\n
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