Federal Government Begins Needs Assessment for Yelewata Attack Victims

The Federal Government has commenced a thorough needs assessment for victims of the June 13 bandit attack in Yelewata, Benue State.

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this on Wednesday in Makurdi after holding a closed-door meeting with key stakeholders and heads of security agencies.

He stressed the importance of collecting accurate data on the victims and their communities to guide effective humanitarian support and long-term development efforts.

Yilwatda noted that the assessment would focus on both the immediate relief needs and long-term recovery plans, specifically tailored to the people affected in Yelewata.

The minister explained that his visit to Benue was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to respond swiftly and appropriately to the situation.

He also emphasized the necessity of providing adequate security to protect personnel carrying out the assessment, which prompted the engagement with security agencies.

“We’ve engaged security agencies to guarantee the safety of those conducting the assessment. This will enable them to collect accurate information essential for informed decision-making,” Yilwatda said.

“Once the assessment is completed, we will develop a blueprint that includes both short-term relief and long-term plans to provide social protection and enhance the lives of the victims, particularly those in Yelewata.”

Yilwatda also announced that the federal government would soon introduce a new social protection programme aimed at assisting vulnerable households throughout Benue State.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the minister is also scheduled to visit the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Yelewata to personally assess the victims’ living conditions and listen to their concerns.


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