The Federal Government has issued a plea to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), urging them not to sell the food items provided to them. This appeal was made in Kwara State during the distribution of food supplies to affected IDPs in the region.
The distribution, which benefited over 100 households, included essential items such as rice, garri, semo, spaghetti, vegetable oil, and salt, among others.
The event took place at the Federal Secretariat in Ilorin and was organized by the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons.
Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, emphasised the government’s concern for the well-being of IDPs. This effort seeks to address their plights and provide necessary support.
He said, “This is in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who has equally supported us that something meaningful is done to assuage the succour of displaced persons.
“The event is an important occasion to provide durable solutions for people of concerns.”
Represented by the Deputy Director of Communications and Strategy of the commission, Tunde Oyasanya, the Federal Commissioner, urged the beneficiaries not to sell the items to serve the intended purpose.
“The commission has committed a huge amount of money to purchase these items and support you. We beg you not to sell them. This is just one of our programmes and very soon we will go into a livelihood programme to empower each one of you. We do not need to be bringing food items to you. We are interested in what you can do for yourselves and make money”, he noted.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who was represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, John Bello, described IDP’s issue as a challenge to governments at all levels.
He said the administration is committed to alleviating challenges facing internally displaced persons and other vulnerable members of the society.
