FG Working for Return of Niger IDPs, Says Shettima

• Vice President Shettima visits IDP camp in Niger State, assures swift return of residents displaced by insecurity and flooding
• Federal government provides N3 billion to each state to address flooding and insecurity, with additional support for worst-hit states

Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that measures are being taken to ensure the swift return of residents displaced by insecurity and flooding in Niger State. During a visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Gwada, Shiroro Local Government Area on Friday, Shettima expressed sympathy for those affected by these crises.

He revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed his visit, instructing him to assess the situation and offer encouragement to the displaced residents. During the visit, Shettima also launched the distribution of relief materials to the IDPs.

Shettima noted that each of Nigeria’s 36 states has received N3 billion from the federal government to address the impacts of flooding and insecurity. He emphasized that Niger State, along with states like Borno, Sokoto, Bayelsa, and Jigawa, would receive additional federal support due to the scale of the disasters they have faced.

“This is a symbolic gesture to reassure the people of Niger State of the commitment of Mr. President towards alleviating the suffering of those affected by insecurity and flood disasters,” Shettima said.

The Vice President further stated that the federal government, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Niger State Government, is working to provide adequate support to the displaced persons.

Shettima also called on individuals and organizations to join the government in assisting victims of these disasters across the country. He was accompanied by several officials, including the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and the Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Aliyu Sabi.

Earlier, Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago mentioned that 14 out of the state’s 25 local government areas had experienced floods this year, leading to loss of lives and destruction of property.