Laraba MUREY
As a result of plight of the Internal displaced population caused by conflict, natural disasters,the federal government on Tuesday launched the National Policy for Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs while hosting its median humanitarian open house.
The policy will create an institutions coordination framework which will provide integration of a multi-sectoral
approach to e secure the rights and obligations of IDPs while the open house will further enhance media opportunities to have greater knowledge of its activities.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, while speaking at the Humanitarian Open House with the theme ‘Coordinating for Durable Humanitarian Solutions; the Journey so far.’
Rolled out achievements of the ministry alongside its agencies and partners while inaugurating the Technical working group for prompt implementation plan of the policy that has been reviewed severally to reflect new realities in the humanitarian environment.
Recall that in 2021 the Federal Executive Council, FEC had approved the IDPs Policy with the aim of strengthening the institutional mechanism and frameworks for the realisation of the rights, dignity and wellbeing of vulnerable populations through the mitigation of impact and achievement of durable solutions to internal displacements in Nigeria.
The minister, who described the policy as a guiding principle towards the human sharing system, stated that it will implement a durable solution in the situation of IDPs in Nigeria and has adopted a human rights based approach.
“The policy will also integrate provisions of existing internal conventions, treaties, protocols and internal assessment guided by the sisters of international human rights laws.
“It therefore draws the UN guiding principles, internal displacement and minimum centers for humanitarian assistance which has significantly defined the direction of this policy” she said
Faroq however added that there is a plan to ensure monitoring and evaluation which will promote compliance.
“The policy framework and scope will determine the extent of achievement and goals, also meet the needs of people who need a helping hand from government.
Speaking earlier was Speaker, HOR Femi Gbajabiamila who was represented by Hon Mohammed Umar Jega explained that the F.G through the ministry has been able to create a framework and program to reintegrate and create a sense of dignity for IDPs in the society.
He added that the open house will further showcase the achievement of the ministry, success stories, what has been done and what still needs to be do.
Also, Federal-Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, NCFRMI Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim explained that the F.G has a updated data of all refugees and IDPs in the country adding that the commission is doing all it can to ensure the safety of Nigerians.
“We are doing all we can, it’s a process to ensure that we have the right framework in place for speedy reintegration. This policy will ensure that everyone knows their role and take responsibility of it.” She said.
