1.4million people internally displaced in Benue

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An indication has emerged that about 1.4million people in Benue State have been internally displaced as a result of the incessant conflicts, farmer-herders clashes, and bandits attacks in the state.

The Country Director of ActionAid Andrew Mamedu said this during a joint press briefing with Plan International to draw the attention of the international community…

“The toll of these conflicts on the lives and livelihoods of ordinary people cannot be overstated. Families have been torn apart, homes destroyed and futures shattered. The trauma and suffering endured by those affected are profound and long lasting, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable peace building and conflict resolution efforts.

The representative of Country Director Plan International Helen Idiong who is the Director Program Quality and Influencing revealed that through funding from Start Fund Network they have provided support to displaced persons from Apa, Agathu, Kwande, logo and Ukum local government areas of Benue state.

The Country Director of ActionAid Andrew Mamedu said this during a joint press briefing with Plan International to draw the attention of the international community… The Navy has decried the magnitude of economic loss due to acts of illegal oil bunkering and vandalism of oil pipelines along the riverine communities of Nigeria.Some All Progressives Congress governorship aspirants in Ondo state have passed a vote of no confidence in the primary election being superintended by Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi state.Gov.

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