UNDP begins reconstruction of northeast, seeks Buratai's support - The Nation Newspaper

It, however, added that it would need the support of the Nigerian Army to embark on the multi-billion naira projects targeted at rebuilding communities and public institutions destroyed by the Boko Haram terrorists.

He said, “We are about to embark on the programme with regards to the stabilization of the North East. I feel I have to come to see the Army Chief and to inform him because the Army has done a lot in tackling the insurgency and unless the Army gives us the support to do our work, it will be very difficult”.Mr.

“The programme would also involve reconstruction of towns and communities. UNDP really needs the Nigerian Army’s support for its personnel to access difficult communities”, Mr. Yahya added. Lt. Gen Buratai said the Army is ready to support the UNDP and other NGOs by securing the northeast for development programmes to begin in earnest.

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