Restoring Normalcy In North East Is Tough, But We Are Committed – Osinbajo

Nigeria’s acting President Restoring Yemi Osinbajo has admitted that restoration of normalcy to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Northeast is a tough challenge but that the government is committed to that task.
“So many people are in need, it’s a tough challenge, but we are committed.”
Professor Osinbajo, who received in audience today, Friday, the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Ms. Ertharin Cousin at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said: “we are working on how people can get back to their normal lives.”
The Vice President stressed that the federal government is working on how to help the children, especially regarding education and housing.
Professor Osinbajo expressed appreciation on the collaboration of international agencies like the United Nations to the effort at IDPs rehabilitation.
He assured that the federal government will continue to secure the places where the peace had been restored, stressing that dealing with the security challenges is an ongoing task for the government.
He appreciated the visit of the World Food Programme Executive Director and her delegation
Earlier, the World Food Programme Director, Ms Cousin delivered the goodwill message from the Secretary General of the UN.
The Executive Director said that since the establishment of a inter-ministerial committee which the Vice President coordinated, there has been a significant improvement in the implementation of the UN agency’s work providing assistance in the Northeast. [myad]