EU, FG, UNICEF INAUGRATE N21.7B SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL PROTECTION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA.

The Federal Government has launched the Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria (SUSI) project, valued at N21.7 billion, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and UNICEF, to provide support to vulnerable groups, particularly victims of terrorism and the extremely poor.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, inaugurated the programme in Makurdi on Wednesday, emphasizing that the SUSI project would further integrate the people of Nigeria and serve as a lifeline for those affected by terrorism. 

He commended the EU and other donor agencies for their support, which has reached internally displaced persons (IDPs), stating that the project is expected to bring development, human dignity, and economic revival to the victims in Benue State and beyond. 

In his remarks, Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Sam Ode, assured that the state would not rest until every IDP has a safe place to call home again.

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