Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has called for lasting intervention and support from the federal government and development partners in providing succour to the people affected by activities of terrorists in the state, describing Niger as one of the worst hit states by terrorism in the country.
The governor stated this Thursday when he received in audience the delegation from the Victims Support Fund (VSF) at the Government House, Minna.
Bago expressed concern over the huge negative impact of the activities of terrorists in the state, adding that “the situation could be worse than that of Borno state.”
He said, “ I want to appreciate the VSF for coming to the aid of those affected by the nefarious activities of terrorists. I want to appeal to the Federal Government, International Development partners and all meaningful Nigerians for more support to our people who are now suffering from the hardship occasioned by the activities of terrorists in the state.”
In a remark, the leader of the delegation who doubles as the Executive Director VSF, Prof Nana Tanko said they were in the state to complement the state government efforts in the area of the welfare for victims of terrorism.
She said after assessing the situation in the state, 3 local government areas were identified for intervention: Shiroro, Lapai and Kontagora.
