Insurgency: German foreign minister visits Borno resettled community
The German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, has visited Borno, where she interacted with some members of resettled Ngarannam community in the Mafa Local Government Area of the state.
During the visit on Monday, Baerbock said she could feel the challenges faced by the displaced persons and was happy to see them back to pick up their lives again.
Baerbock reiterated the German Government’s commitment to continue supporting those affected by the insurgency to rebuild their livelihood.
“We (Germany) can do a bit of support together with the UN so that you and your family can live in peace and freedom,” Baerbock said.
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Also, speaking at the interaction session, Gov. Babagana Zulum said the Ngarannam community was one of the eight communities that benefited from interventions from the German Government.
Zulum lauded the support from foreign partners, particularly Germany, which has continued to play a key role in the resettlement exercise.
He said such support, which empowered the people, frustrated attempts by insurgents to recruit members from such communities.
He said that with the death of Shekau, things are steadily improving.
The governor noted that the insurgency has led to the destruction of about one million houses, 5,000 classrooms, 220 health centres, and 1,600 water points, with 50,000 children and 49,311 women rendered orphans and widows, respectively.
Some of the resettled people lauded the support of Germany and other partners, adding that it will continue to impact their lives and families positively.
