By Stellamaries Amuwa
The Federal Government in partnership with the European Union has launched a joint programme to support reconciliation and reintegration in North-East.
Government with funding from the EU and the support of a consortium of UN agencies as key implementing partners, have launched a new supporting reintegration within communities affected by non-state armed groups (NSAGs) in the northeast part of the country.
The event which held at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), aims to foster social cohesion, reduce stigmatization, promote tolerance, and create space for acceptance and belonging within targeted communities in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States.
The initiative was officially launched by Nuhu Ribadu, NSA; the EU Ambassador, Samuela Isopi; Mr. Mohamed M. Malick Fall, UN Nigeria Resident Coordinator and representatives from the consortium of UN agencies implementing the programme.
Ribadu said, “The project strives to support authorities in effectively investigating and prosecuting individuals accused of terrorism offences in the northeast, ensuring meaningful accountability and redress for serious crimes”.
Meanwhile, Samuela ISOPI, Ambassador of the EU in Nigeria and to ECOWAS said, “the programme is part of the broader EU support to the promotion of stabilisation, peace and security in the Lake Chad region that started in 2014 and has mobilised a grand total of €2.5 billion.”
