Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, held discussions with the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, on strengthening development partnerships with the state government.
The meeting focused on the transition from humanitarian response to long-term recovery, resilience, and development, as well as the implementation of the State Action Plan (SAP) on Durable Solutions to Internal Displacement.
A statement issued by the director general Press Affairs and Media, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed said Governor Buni has while speaking , highlighted the successes achieved through existing partnerships in humanitarian response, education, healthcare, livelihoods, governance, peace building, and climate resilience.
Buni, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring sustainable solutions for displaced persons, emphasizing that Yobe State has institutionalized efforts through a dedicated IDP policy, a robust State Advisory Committee on Durable Solutions, and a comprehensive State Action Plan.
“Our approach is people-centered and inclusive, giving displaced persons and host communities a true sense of belonging in decision-making and implementation processes,” the governor stated.
He further noted that Yobe State had committed 5% of its annual budget to durable solutions over the past three years, with a significant increase to 24.9% in 2025 to align with the UN’s action agenda on durable solutions.
Mr. Fall has while speaking, commended Governor Buni for successfully hosting the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, describing it as a testament to the state’s leadership and organizational capabilities.
Fall equally lauded the state’s progress in implementing its Action Plan on Durable Solutions, noting that Yobe’s pilot program serves as a model that could be adapted to other regions facing similar challenges.
“While Yobe State has already achieved commendable success in piloting durable solutions, the next step is to consolidate these gains and move towards full-scale implementation,” Mr. Fall stated.
He assured Governor Buni of the UN’s continued support in mobilizing additional technical and financial resources to advance these efforts.
The meeting also addressed the role of the Security Planning and Coordination Group (SPCG) in ensuring a safe, voluntary, and dignified process for the return, integration, or relocation of displaced persons.
