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The Presidency has disclosed how President Muhammadu Buhari asked Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo to coordinate efforts to resolve a nagging problem faced by international agencies and NGOs in reaching remote areas in the troubled North-East with vital food supplies.

A statement signed by Presidential Spokesman Femi Adesina disclosed that the UN had earlier expressed concern that terrorists’ violence had driven humanitarian needs up in Nigeria. But at the same time some international NGOs -INGOs-were experiencing worry that critical relief materials could not be safely delivered to parts of Borno State.

The situation according to government sources developed into a misunderstanding between the INGOs and the military who were questioning the activities of some of the INGOs on national security benchmarks.

But the President directed the VP, who then brought every one to the table and saved what could have led to a major international backlash against Nigeria.

According to a statement signed by Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity
“amidst international concerns on the activities of terrorists and violent extreme groups in the North-East, the United Nations has commended the Federal Government’s efforts to improve humanitarian support in the region, saying the Buhari Administration “has taken important steps to improve access to people in need.”

Adesina noted that “lately, some international humanitarian Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have expressed worry on their inability to operate effectively and distribute relief materials in parts of the North-East because of security concerns especially in some remote areas of Borno State.

“In a bid to reverse the trend and ensure effective access to vital food supplies, the Humanitarian Affairs Minister, the National Security Adviser and members of the National Humanitarian Coordination Committee, escalated the matter to the Presidency. The President then mandated the Vice President to work with the Committee, Governors in the region and relevant MDAs, including service chiefs to resolve the matter in conjunction with international NGOs and multilateral agencies operating in the region.

“The Vice President then held series of meetings, bringing together the governors, all the relevant government agencies and representatives of international agencies and INGOs.

“This intervention by the Presidency has led to a renewed and coordinated effort of providing a new template that supports the activities of the INGOs and offers a more secured access to the areas in question.

“In reaction to this intervention and new arrangement, the United Nations Secretariat in a briefing last week by the Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock to the UN Security Council said: ‘I am pleased to report we have had constructive engagements in recent days with the Nigerian authorities, and the Government has taken important steps to improve access to people in need, which we look forward to building on further.”

Adesina concluded that Lowcock had indicated to the Security Council earlier that “In north-east Nigeria, as we told you…violence by extremist non-state armed groups is largely responsible for driving up humanitarian need.”

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Professor Yemi Osinbajo has made known globally for his selfless and dedication to issues surrounding Nigeria and his hard work has made world to give him accolade

VP Prof Osinbajo has work hard to this country a better place to leave in

Here we go.
The most 'unimpactful' vice president ever.

Joyce95:
VP Prof Osinbajo has work hard to this country a better place to leave in

Live*

My great vp

Prof, you're the best. Keep up the good job.

What was his work before?

Trust Osinbajo, he always delivers. A very dependable Vice President

Give this man any assignment and you can go and sleep with your two eyes close.

only him can make me vote APC come 2023

richiemcgold:
only him can make me vote APC come 2023

Your plan no go work. you, vote APC? When Obi will be on the same ticket with Atiku?

JAMO84:
Your plan no go work. you, vote APC? When Obi will be on the same ticket with Atiku?

if APC presents osinbajo, PDP stands no chance even if they import angels from heaven. The current VP has both national and especially international appeal, even the likes of Facebook and Google could break their rules to campaign for the guy.

JAMO84:
Your plan no go work. you, vote APC? When Obi will be on the same ticket with Atiku?

what's my business with obi and atiku?

Nice one, Mr VP...

Osibanjo, a pastor was brought in to rescue the corrupt Buhari government from international backlash against killing of Christians in Nigeria with the support of Buhari's soldiers and security agencies.

It's not about north east at all.

Next time just remember, another southern slave washing up the dirty laundry of his northern master, and still claiming to help his people.