Laraba MUREY
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, expedited humanitarian aid for the victims of the massacre in Plateau state with over 120 dead and several communities ravaged.
Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s directive, outlining immediate collaboration with the Plateau State government.
Edu said the primary objective was to extend crucial humanitarian support to survivors and communities grappling with the aftermath of the senseless attack.
The minister, in a statement through her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Rasheed Zubair, denounced the barbaric nature of the attacks that claimed over 100 lives and left many injured and displaced.
She offered her condolences to the Government and People of Plateau State, particularly the families directly impacted, emphasizing the need for a lasting peace in the region.
She said: “It was with utter shock and sadness that I received the news of the barbaric, horrendous and senseless attacks in plateau communities which have left over 100 people dead and injured many while many more are displaced.
“I condole with the government and people of plateau state, especially families of the victims of this unnecessary assault on humanity and pray for a permanent peace in the plateau.
“One can only imagine the difficulties and indignities as well as catastrophic humanitarian challenges facing the survivors and affected members of the communities.
“As a ministry directly in charge of responding to humanitarian challenges of citizens in Nigeria, the federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has been directed by President Bola Tinubu to collaborate with the Plateau state government to bring humanitarian succour to the survivors of the unfortunate attacks as well as the affected communities.
“We are unrelenting in our efforts to ensure that every Nigerian and all parts of Nigeria experiencing humanitarian crises are catered for in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu” she added.
