The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Yusuf Sununu, has reaffirmed the federal government’s (FG) commitment to alleviating the challenges faced by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and boosting food security.
Iliya Ishaku, Director of Information and Public Relations in a statement on Thursday said the minister during his official visit to Plateau State on Tuesday flagged off the ‘Renewed Hope Agricultural Empowerment Project (REHAEPI)’ in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area.
The Minister distributed relief materials to IDPs in Bokkos, and paid a courtesy visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, His Majesty Da Dr. Jacob Gyang Buba (CFR).
At the launch of the REHAEPI project, Sununu highlighted its alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s 8-Point Agenda, particularly in food security, poverty reduction, and collaboration. He noted that the project, initiated by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), aims to empower IDPs with agricultural skills, making them self-reliant and productive.

“This initiative ensures IDPs are equipped to contribute to national food security once resettled in their ancestral homes,” Sununu stated.
He revealed plans to formalize the project through a Memorandum of Understanding between NCFRMI and the National Agricultural Land Development Agency (NALDA).
The Federal Commissioner of NCFRMI, Tijani Ahmed, described REHAEPI as a collaborative pilot scheme with take-offs in Nasarawa, Plateau, and Borno States.
He expressed optimism for its expansion, calling on the Federal Ministry of Agriculture for continued support.
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Sununu also distributed food items to IDPs in Bokkos who were displaced due to insurgency and natural disasters.
He reassured them of the FG ongoing efforts to improve their conditions and facilitate their safe return to their communities. He urged the IDPs to maintain good relations with host communities and cooperate with security agencies to enhance safety and stability.
In his visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Sununu commiserated with His Majesty over the recent loss of his son.
He briefed the traditional ruler on the activities undertaken during his visit and emphasized the need to promote dry-season farming and prevent early disposal of farm produce.
His Majesty, Jacob Gyang Buba, thanked the FG for its humanitarian interventions and stressed the importance of durable solutions to security and displacement issues.
He called for the rehabilitation of the state’s dams to support dry-season farming and urged the inclusion of traditional rulers in federal programs to ensure their success.
The visit, accompanied by federal and state officials, was marked by assurances of continued collaboration to address the humanitarian challenges in Plateau State and beyond.