In Plateau State, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced a donation of 82 million to help displaced children and farmers who have been displaced by the conflict.
The funds go toward providing education for children, and they also go toward funding farmers whose farmland was destroyed during violent conflicts. In conjunction with activities to mark Peace Month 2025, the intervention was unveiled at the Humanitarian, Development, and Peace (HDP) Nexus Workshop in Jos.
The ECOWAS Commission’s Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, Sintiki Tarfa, stated at the event that Plateau’s support was a result of regional efforts to advance humanitarian and peacebuilding efforts.
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“Today, ECOWAS intervenes as brothers and sisters dedicated to healing and rebuilding rather than as a distant observer.” According to her, “the 26 million dollars will help farmers rebuild their livelihoods, and the 56 million will restore education and dignity to displaced children.”
The intervention was praised as appropriate by Bashir Aminu, the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty elimination, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, who represented the government.
“This donation from ECOWAS serves as a pledge of peace and stability,” the statement read. The minister said that it supports government efforts to restore livelihoods in conflict-stricken areas and protect the dignity of our citizens.
Ladan Amos, the director-general of the Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PSPBA), praised the donation, noting that the state’s children and farmers have experienced severe hardship as a result of the displacement.
According to him, “[ECOWAS’ support] confirms that peacebuilding, humanitarian response, and development must go hand in hand if we are to secure Plateau’s future.”
Matthew Malau, a representative from one of the state’s IDP camps, claimed the donation will give their children the chance to return to school and realize their dreams. He praised ECOWAS and its partners, but he also urged the Plateau State government to ensure the funds’ use in a fair manner.
Families are struggling to survive because our children have been absent from school. Parents can see the light at the end of the tunnel with this support, and children can dream once more, according to a camp coordinator.
Source: Channels TV
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