Niger State governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said the devastation caused by terrorism in the state is worse than that of Borno State.
While appreciating the VSF for coming to the aid of those affected by the nefarious activities of terrorists, he also called on the federal government, international development partners and all meaningful Nigerians for more support.
The executive director of VSF, Prof Nana Tanko said they were in the state to complement state government efforts in the area of welfare for victims of terrorism. She said after assessing the situation in the state, three local government areas were identified for intervention which include Shiroro, Lapai and Kontagora.
Nana who said the organisation noticed shortage in food supply in the three local government areas disclosed that of 3,000 households, 1,000 from each of the selected local governments would benefit from the intervention. She said the organisation would further rebuild the livelihood of the people by providing support to skilled entrepreneurs, fertiliser and farm inputs to farmers to aid agricultural activities in the state.
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