Group commends north-east commission for addressing humanitarian issues, says violence reduced

A group known as The Agenda for a New Nigeria (TANN) has commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for addressing the humanitarian issues in the region.

 Nwogu Ndubisi, the convener of the group, told journalists in Abuja on Monday, that the north-east has recently witnessed a relative reduction of violence.

Ndubisi said the commission has increased investment in education and reconstructed many schools destroyed by terrorists operating in the region.

He said an improvement has also been recorded in healthcare delivery, and maternal and child care services among others.

“The NEDC has made significant investments in education. Schools that were once destroyed by conflict have been rebuilt, and learning materials provided,” he said.

“Scholarships and vocational training programs have empowered young minds, giving them hope for a brighter future.

“The NEDC has worked tirelessly to restore healthcare facilities, train medical personnel, and provide essential medicines. Maternal and child health services have improved, saving countless lives.

“The NEDC has undertaken ambitious infrastructure projects, connecting remote villages and fostering economic growth. These roads not only facilitate movement but also symbolize progress.

“The NEDC recognizes that sustainable livelihoods are crucial for long-term stability. Through skill development programs, microfinance initiatives, and agricultural support, the commission has empowered individuals and communities to thrive.

“TANN believes that the gains of these modest interventions are a factor in the reduction of violence and terrorism in the northeast relative to other parts of the country and consequently urges that lessons from the region be modified and applied to parts of the country that are today gripped in throes of banditry.”

The group convener commended the efforts of the management team of the commission, adding that “they have made us witness schools reopening, clinics bustling with activity, and roads connecting distant villages”.