NEMA has received a batch of 109 stranded Nigerians from Tripoli, Libya. The profile of the returnees indicates that 46 adult females, two
“The green pastures are here, let us tend the pastures to maturity so that benefits can be everlasting. Agencies that joined hands in the reception for the returnees upon arrival are the National Commission for Refugees, Migration and Internally Displaced Persons, Federal Ministry of Health, Port Health, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria and the Nigeria Police.”
While receiving the voluntary assisted returnees back into the country, Farinloye, who represented the Director-General of the agency, Alhaji Mustapha Ahmed, said his boss delivered the goodwill of the new administration to tackle the challenges facing the country and carrying out all measures that would turn around the nation’s economy for positive development.
He said, “Alhaji Ahmed also stated that the President is sending his promise that his administration will not leave the youths behind as a factor in the governance of the nation to incorporate their energy and technological skills which are the major impetus in aiding any progressive society in the world.
“The President would evolve a policy that youths and women will actively participate in the implementation of all policies. The youths will be the driving force of all decisions in the present administration because of the importance that the leadership of this nation has placed on tapping the potential that abound in the largest segment of the population.”All rights reserved.
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