The Nigerian Army has expressed readiness to assist agencies to address the challenges of refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons in the country.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, gave the assurance when he received the Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Dr Tijani Ahmed, in his office.
According to a statement by the Army’s spokesperson, Colonel Apollonia Anele, General Shaibu emphasised the nexus between security and displacement, noting that lasting solutions to refugee and internally displaced persons’ challenges are closely tied to improved security, stability and effective civil–military cooperation.
The COAS assured the Commission of the Army’s readiness to sustain the support for humanitarian initiatives targeted at restoring dignity, improving livelihoods and enhancing the overall wellbeing of affected populations.
